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AK55 BNE

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,987 mi
Last recorded161,987 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BNE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2024 161,987 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 158,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 154,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 149,542 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 147,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 147,234 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,235 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 142,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 136,447 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,096 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,486 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 117,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,951 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,951 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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Pass 25 Jun 2014 103,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 103,741 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,429 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2013 93,429 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 81,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s outer cv boot weaping grease from clip

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,238 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,723 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 63,723 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 57,852 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 57,843 miles

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

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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AK55 BNE is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 109,797 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 A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK55 BNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK55 BNE is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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