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BJ55 ZRY

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,852 mi
Last recorded178,852 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZRY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 178,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 23 Apr 2025 178,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light missing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 16 May 2024 169,266 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 168,564 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 167,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 164,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 160,955 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 160,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 144,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 137,410 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear tyres perished

warning indicates a malfunction

Pass 19 Mar 2013 137,410 miles

rear tyres perished

warning indicates a malfunction

Pass 13 Jan 2012 124,584 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 124,584 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 110,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f trye wearing thin on inner edge tread depth 4-5mm

Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,160 miles

n/s/f trye wearing thin on inner edge tread depth 4-5mm

Pass 13 Jan 2010 89,653 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 66,825 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)

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 ZRY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

BJ55 ZRY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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