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YX55 LNE

2005 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,826 mi
Last recorded134,826 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 LNE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 134,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,288 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 128,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 125,524 miles

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

Rear heat shields slightly deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 125,466 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shields slightly deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 117,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge and soft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,536 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 109,536 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 May 2019 96,365 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 96,365 miles

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

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 emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2018 88,550 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 83,184 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2016 71,984 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,731 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 69,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,064 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,675 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,671 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,731 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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YX55 LNE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX55 LNE, 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 YX55 LNE registered?

YX55 LNE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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