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YP05 RHO

2005 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,133 mi
Last recorded163,133 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 RHO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 163,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 153,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray cover fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2023 147,718 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,928 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 138,924 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 133,132 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure at backbox

Fail 28 Jun 2021 133,127 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure at backbox

Pass 6 Jul 2020 129,414 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 129,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,420 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 125,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,726 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 119,698 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 111,615 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 111,609 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,484 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,039 miles

management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,725 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front no plate damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front no plate damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,267 miles

front and rear brake pads are worn thin

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

wheel weights close to fouling caliper on n/s/f inner wheel rim

Fail 23 Jul 2012 88,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake pads are worn thin

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

wheel weights close to fouling caliper on n/s/f inner wheel rim

Pass 4 Aug 2011 80,058 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 80,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,001 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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YP05 RHO is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YP05 RHO, 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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YP05 RHO is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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