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OY05 LWD

2005 Audi RS6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi RS684,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 LWD
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 94,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,146 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 May 2021 90,242 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 86,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox rear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 83,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn out of shape

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

Fail 14 May 2018 83,805 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside brake binding (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn out of shape

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

Pass 27 May 2017 81,805 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 79,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,251 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 76,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 74,523 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,825 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall appeares to have been glued

Pass 10 Apr 2011 70,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre split

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,710 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edgers in and outer

slight damage on /side front tyre outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,144 miles

? knock front suspension

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,911 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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OY05 LWD is a 2005 Audi RS6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY05 LWD, 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 OY05 LWD registered?

OY05 LWD is a 2005 Audi RS6, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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