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BD59 HSJ

2009 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,590 mi
Last recorded161,590 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A6104,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 HSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 161,590 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 161,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 157,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside feathered on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 157,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside feathered on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 151,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 145,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 143,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,693 miles

damage to n/s front of vehicle

Fail 18 Sep 2020 138,693 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

damage to n/s front of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2019 135,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,802 miles

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

centre seat belt inop

front discs worn

front pad wires worn

Fail 8 Aug 2018 130,802 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

centre seat belt inop

front discs worn

front pad wires worn

Pass 17 Jul 2017 125,851 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 125,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 121,365 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,830 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 106,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,388 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 75,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,348 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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BD59 HSJ is a 2009 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 104,062 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 BD59 HSJ, 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 17 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD59 HSJ registered?

BD59 HSJ is a 2009 Audi A6, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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