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YX05 XSR

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

222,945 mi
Last recorded222,945 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XSR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 222,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 222,907 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 216,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 216,843 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 207,383 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 207,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 191,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 179,488 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 167,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 167,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 153,453 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 141,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s cv boot damp

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,288 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2011 99,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 73,056 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 55,997 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 XSR is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

YX05 XSR is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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