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YX55 XBY

2005 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,033 mi
Last recorded171,033 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 XBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2025 171,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 158,923 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 147,609 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 137,978 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 125,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 115,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 113,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,931 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,403 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,241 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 90,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,719 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,809 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,242 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 XBY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YX55 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

YX55 XBY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is YX55 XBY safe to buy?

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