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YA55 PXX

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,897 mi
Last recorded167,897 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 PXX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 167,897 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 167,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 159,980 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 159,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 155,241 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 147,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 141,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dig to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dig to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 130,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,699 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,432 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,040 miles

n/s/r handbrake slightly low efficiency

rear brake discs wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,478 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

slight damage nsr tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,609 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 5 Nov 2011 78,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,786 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,346 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,793 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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YA55 PXX is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YA55 PXX, 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 YA55 PXX registered?

YA55 PXX is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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