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YY55 LJF

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,718 mi
Last recorded183,718 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 LJF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 183,718 miles

N/S NUMBER PLATE LIGHT IN OP, N/S/F UPPER ARM FRONT BUSH SPLIT, N/S/R WHEEL AND TYRE DAMAGED. REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE

Fail 16 May 2019 183,684 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 169,273 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 169,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 157,306 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 150,500 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 145,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 137,230 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 123,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,260 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,660 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,321 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 97,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,671 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,365 miles

osf tyre on 2mm

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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YY55 LJF is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY55 LJF, 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 YY55 LJF registered?

YY55 LJF is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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