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BJ55 TXA

2005 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,166 mi
Last recorded180,166 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TXA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 180,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structural member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structural member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 180,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded/holed at the offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structural member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive structural member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 176,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 176,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 173,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 173,527 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction park brake malfunction indicated on the info screen (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed at worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 169,269 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming insecure

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

headlights deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 169,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle greater performance at the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements upper reflective border deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear lamp unit becoming insecure

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

Power steering becoming noisy when operated

Pass 4 Oct 2021 163,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 160,453 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 160,420 miles

Emissions not tested Due to unknown cam belt history (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 158,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to view rear inner brake pads

Fail 23 Sep 2019 158,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to view rear inner brake pads

Pass 8 Oct 2018 154,737 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 154,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 149,059 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 149,059 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 144,363 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,426 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,317 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 135,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 130,944 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 130,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 126,126 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 114,106 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 108,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Stone chips in screen

Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,727 miles

Stone chips in screen

Pass 12 Oct 2009 96,023 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 96,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,962 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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BJ55 TXA is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ55 TXA, 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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BJ55 TXA is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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