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BG05 VFM

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

307,040 mi
Last recorded307,040 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VFM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 307,040 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 292,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 168,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 168,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 155,082 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2012 232,132 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f drop link bush starting to wear

Fail 19 May 2012 232,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f drop link bush starting to wear

Pass 14 May 2011 199,383 miles

front discs worn

Fail 14 May 2011 199,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 May 2010 112,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,482 miles

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

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

condensation in both rear lamps

Pass 15 May 2008 80,963 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chips on screen

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 May 2008 80,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

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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BG05 VFM is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG05 VFM, 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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BG05 VFM is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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