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AD05 YCF

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,200 mi
Last recorded130,200 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YCF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 130,200 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 107,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 96,386 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 96,270 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,005 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,547 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 93,547 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 85,479 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,667 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,031 miles

Front windscreen chipped

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front windscreen chipped

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in windsreen

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,361 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,443 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,270 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,041 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,854 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 31 Jul 2008 22,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 22,236 miles

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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AD05 YCF is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD05 YCF, 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 AD05 YCF registered?

AD05 YCF is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is AD05 YCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 YCF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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