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RL54 MGX

2005 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,729 mi
Last recorded117,729 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi RS684,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MGX
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 117,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 115,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,892 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 111,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 107,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,581 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,191 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,938 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 69,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,870 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front fog lights not working.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,872 miles

Engine leaking oil from offside area

Fail 25 Jun 2013 63,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine leaking oil from offside area

O/S/R tyre punctured

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,673 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 60,673 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,519 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 53,165 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 53,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,474 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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RL54 MGX is a 2005 Audi RS6 in Blue 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 RL54 MGX, 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 RL54 MGX registered?

RL54 MGX is a 2005 Audi RS6, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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