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BJ05 LEF

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,936 mi
Last recorded187,936 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LEF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 187,936 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 187,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 181,191 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 174,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 164,946 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has metal object in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2018 156,448 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi off turbocharger (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 156,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Engine management light illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi off turbocharger (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 149,484 miles

Nearside Front door catch worn

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door release worn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 140,714 miles

engine management light on

Pass 8 Apr 2015 133,166 miles

both head light beams in poor condtion

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 133,166 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both head light beams in poor condtion

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 124,549 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 124,544 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 110,498 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2012 110,498 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2011 101,151 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 101,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 91,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 73,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 51,483 miles

front discs are slightly worn

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 LEF is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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