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BD55 TXY

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,482 mi
Last recorded174,482 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 TXY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 174,482 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 174,475 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 167,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 160,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 155,616 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 155,597 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 140,224 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 140,224 miles

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,419 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***ON LIMIT - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP*** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 135,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***ON LIMIT - ADVISE REPLACE ASAP*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 122,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 114,113 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin to the inner edge

Rear Inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread deteriorated and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread badly deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2015 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread badly deteriorated

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

Offside Front inner edge bald

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,843 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,036 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,033 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,721 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,947 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,347 miles

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 TXY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

BD55 TXY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BD55 TXY safe to buy?

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