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BG05 YPX

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,786 mi
Last recorded186,786 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YPX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 186,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 175,934 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2025 175,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 158,255 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 149,281 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 144,938 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 144,938 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 144,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 139,504 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 139,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 134,727 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 130,008 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 124,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 124,045 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 118,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 110,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,967 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)

offside rear tyre has snow tyre fiffid.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 82,405 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,512 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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BG05 YPX is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BG05 YPX, 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 BG05 YPX registered?

BG05 YPX is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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