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BD55 PKU

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,895 mi
Last recorded228,895 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 PKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 228,895 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 227,875 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 220,989 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 219,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 197,061 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 196,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 178,442 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 178,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 146,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 76,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2015 76,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,716 miles

7 pin tow bar electrics fitted. visual inspection only

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,059 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,059 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,241 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 58,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,562 miles

under trey fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,978 miles

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

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

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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BD55 PKU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD55 PKU, 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 BD55 PKU registered?

BD55 PKU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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