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BJ55 USG

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

251,232 mi
Last recorded251,232 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 USG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 251,232 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 233,308 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 222,730 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 222,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 205,612 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 205,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 194,324 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undrtrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2020 194,324 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undrtrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 184,608 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lens has slight damage

both front and offside rear tyres slight wear to inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2019 184,608 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens has slight damage

both front and offside rear tyres slight wear to inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 169,583 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 169,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 157,123 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight damage (2.2.D.2d)

headlamps deteriorated, but output not severely reduced

Fail 22 Nov 2017 157,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated slight damage (2.2.D.2d)

headlamps deteriorated, but output not severely reduced

Pass 9 Nov 2016 140,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 127,890 miles

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

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

split in n/s/r tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,193 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,751 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 85,183 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,791 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 USG is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BJ55 USG, 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 USG registered?

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

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