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BJ55 TXB

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,987 mi
Last recorded179,987 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 TXB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 179,987 miles

Full under body tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 179,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full under body tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 167,134 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 167,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 149,313 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 149,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,988 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 136,083 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 128,285 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 128,285 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,209 miles

Rear rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2014 112,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 103,917 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 98,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,893 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 66,042 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and getting low 2mm

Fail 19 Nov 2008 45,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and getting low 2mm

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 TXB is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TXB, 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 BJ55 TXB registered?

BJ55 TXB is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 TXB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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