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DE54 TPY

2005 Audi RS6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,438 mi
Last recorded142,438 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi RS684,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 TPY
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 142,438 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 142,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 133,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 126,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 125,515 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,164 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,854 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 118,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,820 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,068 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 116,264 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 116,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,058 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 115,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,718 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 101,694 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,228 miles

Damage to o/side rear tyre side wall

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,110 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,092 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 64,796 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 64,796 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,075 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS6?

Based on 15,293 MOT tests across 1,156 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
4,608
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 199
constant velocity joint gaiter split 167
Headlamp aim too low 114
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 110
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DE54 TPY is a 2005 Audi RS6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 84,452 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 RS6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE54 TPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE54 TPY registered?

DE54 TPY is a 2005 Audi RS6, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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