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YX05 XRE

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,488 mi
Last recorded198,488 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XRE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 198,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 198,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 179,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 179,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 161,720 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 143,905 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 125,679 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 106,714 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 106,714 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 101,383 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 93,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,380 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,380 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,129 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 67,557 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 67,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

adjuster broken off o/s headlamp

front wipers smeering

high tone horn inop

o/s washer jet only one side working

Pass 29 Dec 2009 58,282 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim a bit low [UNABLE TO ADJUST DUE TO BROKEN ADJUSTERS]

Pass 30 Dec 2008 49,128 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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YX05 XRE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX05 XRE, 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 YX05 XRE registered?

YX05 XRE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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