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YY05 YOD

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

227,029 mi
Last recorded227,029 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 YOD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 227,029 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 227,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 224,471 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 224,471 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 221,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 221,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 220,114 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 220,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 218,198 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 218,198 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 213,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 213,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 209,649 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 205,055 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 199,692 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

head lamp lenses have deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 196,741 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 196,741 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 194,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 188,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 172,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 159,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 136,304 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 136,307 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,193 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,193 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,711 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 83,711 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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YY05 YOD is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 109,797 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY05 YOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YY05 YOD registered?

YY05 YOD is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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