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BK55 NBY

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,423 mi
Last recorded185,423 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 185,423 miles

front discs worn slightly

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight wear in front suspension arms

Fail 23 Oct 2014 185,423 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

front discs worn slightly

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight wear in front suspension arms

Pass 23 Oct 2013 166,554 miles

Oil leak

alloys corrodded

engine noisy/whinning

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2012 146,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass broken

Fail 12 Nov 2012 146,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TYRE SIZE 225/55/17

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 136,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 136,880 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inners egdes

slight damage to nearside wingmirror

Pass 15 Oct 2010 116,650 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 116,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,394 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 64,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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BK55 NBY is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK55 NBY, 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 BK55 NBY registered?

BK55 NBY is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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