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YX55 VUA

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VUA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 127,344 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 127,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 123,090 miles

Central Upper stop light not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 123,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper stop light not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 114,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail Gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 114,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tail Gate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,551 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 105,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,118 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 99,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,304 miles

Offside Front Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,457 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,668 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 68,296 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,890 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 59,551 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 59,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 56,617 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,941 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,805 miles

rear registration plate condition deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,171 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 VUA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

YX55 VUA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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