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BD05 BUV

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,003 mi
Last recorded166,003 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 BUV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 166,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 160,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

headlights discoloured

Pass 22 Mar 2022 155,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s&o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 150,367 miles

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

underside slightly corrded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 150,367 miles

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

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

underside slightly corrded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 140,457 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Suspension arm shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 129,064 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,208 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 117,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rotational noise from engine bay area

Fail 26 May 2015 117,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rotational noise from engine bay area

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,937 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 105,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 100,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,621 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 88,038 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 88,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 May 2008 74,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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BD05 BUV is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD05 BUV, 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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What year was BD05 BUV registered?

BD05 BUV is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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