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YX05 XTA

2005 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,144 mi
Last recorded132,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XTA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 132,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 131,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 128,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,503 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 122,503 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2013 121,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad wear light on

Fail 20 Nov 2013 121,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,526 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,414 miles

oil on engine lip on front brake discs exhaust corroded rear brake discs lipped and worn rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 9 May 2009 40,159 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,917 miles

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

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

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 XTA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

YX05 XTA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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