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BF55 RSU

2005 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,556 mi
Last recorded145,556 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 145,556 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front 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))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 155,458 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear both lamp units slightly damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 150,390 miles

Both rear lamp lenses cracked.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Underfloor coverings fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Fail 24 Aug 2018 150,390 miles

Both rear lamp lenses cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads getting low.

Underfloor coverings fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 142,121 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 133,551 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 121,804 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2014 110,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,203 miles

Brake pad warning light on but can not clearly see pads due to wheels

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine managment light on

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,411 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,409 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,958 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,915 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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BF55 RSU is a 2005 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF55 RSU, 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 BF55 RSU registered?

BF55 RSU is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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