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R500 VVA

2005 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,630 mi
Last recorded112,630 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi RS684,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 VVA
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 112,630 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 111,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,175 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,778 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,808 miles

Headlamp lenses starting to perish.

Off side front B post shows shows signs of repairs

Fail 9 Sep 2015 85,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting broken (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Near side rear tyre close to wear marker

Off side front B post shows sins of poor repair

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,074 miles

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

all tyres close to limit

Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,958 miles

offside hand brake cable suport broke

Fail 20 Sep 2012 76,958 miles

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

offside hand brake cable suport broke

Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,847 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 69,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 67,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,793 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 61,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 45,793 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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R500 VVA is a 2005 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R500 VVA, 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 R500 VVA registered?

R500 VVA is a 2005 Audi RS6, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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