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YW05 RNU

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

240,151 mi
Last recorded240,151 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 RNU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 240,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 235,144 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 235,134 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 229,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 229,483 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 221,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 217,789 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 212,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 203,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 201,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 199,087 miles

corrosion on outer face of rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jun 2018 199,087 miles

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

corrosion on outer face of rear brake discs

Pass 25 Apr 2017 186,547 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside

Rear brake discs pitted on edges

slight oil leaks

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 186,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside

Rear brake discs pitted on edges

slight oil leaks

Pass 3 May 2016 174,383 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 174,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2015 158,127 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 158,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 139,747 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 119,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 100,824 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 100,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 80,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,253 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 2/3 WORN

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OSR SPRING LOWER RUBBER SEATING DETERIORATING

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR BRAKE PAD ANTI SQUEEL SHIMS BREAKING UP

Pass 1 Apr 2008 35,973 miles

Rear 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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YW05 RNU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YW05 RNU, 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 YW05 RNU registered?

YW05 RNU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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