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YH05 RGV

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,198 mi
Last recorded183,198 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 RGV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 183,198 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2025 183,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2024 178,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 176,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 170,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 160,660 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 160,660 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 156,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 147,057 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 141,343 miles

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

oil leak

rear suspension bump stops perished {both sides}

Pass 26 May 2017 136,308 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake little to no effort. Parking brake motor makes noise.

Fail 26 May 2017 136,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake little to no effort. Parking brake motor makes noise.

Pass 23 May 2016 127,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,325 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 115,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 9 Apr 2014 105,022 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,649 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 93,646 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,351 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,751 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 45,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YH05 RGV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YH05 RGV, 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 YH05 RGV registered?

YH05 RGV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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