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BJ05 LDY

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,528 mi
Last recorded148,528 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LDY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 148,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 148,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 141,584 miles

Central Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 141,570 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 130,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 130,952 miles

Fuel tank leaking tank or pipe above take is leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 120,181 miles

under tray loose

Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,187 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,914 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 102,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,546 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 79,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 79,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 79,477 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 79,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,240 miles

all tyres are perishing on side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,240 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all tyres are perishing on side wall

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,533 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,419 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray broken

Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray broken

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,004 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,665 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,167 miles

all four tyres on 3-4mm

rear wiper split

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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BJ05 LDY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BJ05 LDY, 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 BJ05 LDY registered?

BJ05 LDY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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