2005 Audi A6 2.4L Petrol · RY05 AZZ
2005 Audi A6 (2.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 208,713 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 AZZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2023
- 208,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 AZZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Audi A6 (RY05 AZZ) between November 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
RY05 AZZ Mileage History
- 10/11/2022200,382 mi
- 18/11/2023208,697 mi+8,315 mi
- 18/11/2023208,713 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 8,154 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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