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XUX 408S

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,012 mi
Last recorded124,012 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 408S
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2026 124,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 121,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 119,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR DIFF SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 115,333 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear brake slightly binding felt by hand unable to do RBT test 4x4

Oil leak engine,gearbox,rear diff

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,490 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 108,403 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 102,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,191 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,594 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 93,495 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear tyres becoming worn,perished and split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,306 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,446 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,233 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)

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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XUX 408S is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XUX 408S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUX 408S registered?

XUX 408S is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is XUX 408S safe to buy?

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