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BL05 EKC

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,626 mi
Last recorded190,626 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 EKC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 190,626 miles

Bonnet secondary catch sticking & bonnet stays weak

Centre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, pattern slightly faint

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Flexi brake hose damaged (metal braided type), & had 'dampness' present but no leaks etc found under pressure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leaks/deposits noted under engine/gearbox

Rear Rear exhaust stabiliser bar broken

Rear Registration plate slightly insecure

Several areas under body corrosion evident

Windscreen washers partially blocked

Fail 5 Aug 2022 190,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet secondary catch sticking & bonnet stays weak

Centre rear lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated, pattern slightly faint

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Flexi brake hose damaged (metal braided type), & had 'dampness' present but no leaks etc found under pressure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leaks/deposits noted under engine/gearbox

Rear Rear exhaust stabiliser bar broken

Rear Registration plate slightly insecure

Several areas under body corrosion evident

Windscreen washers partially blocked

Pass 27 Jul 2021 185,477 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking;

Bonnet stay inoperative

Coolant level slightly low

Nearside Front Lower N/S/F lower suspension arm bushes perishing;

Nearside N/S headlamp lens deteriorated & has condensation (pattern faint);

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

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

Offside Door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter perished & deteriorated

Offside Front O/S/F suspension stabiliser link bushes heavily deteriorated & perishing

Rear centre high level lamp does not illuminate with brake application

Rear exhaust boxes stabiliser rod broken;

Pass 3 Aug 2020 182,549 miles

CORROSION NOTED ON STEERING, SUSPENSION, AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

CENTRE REAR HIGH LEVEL LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH BRAKE APPLICATION

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 182,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

CENTRE REAR HIGH LEVEL LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH BRAKE APPLICATION

CORROSION NOTED ON STEERING, SUSPENSION, AND CHASSIS COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 180,087 miles

CENTRE REAR HIGH LEVEL LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH BRAKE APPLICATION

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 180,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective FLICKERING (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

CENTRE REAR HIGH LEVEL LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WITH BRAKE APPLICATION

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 178,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 178,238 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached REAR (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 179,068 miles

Centre rear high level lamp does not illuminate with brake application

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

Front Lower rear suspension arms bushes perishing, noisy

Front brake efforts imbalanced

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle appears to slightly stick on high rpm after acceleration.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 179,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Lower rear suspension arms bushes perishing, noisy

Front brake efforts imbalanced

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle appears to slightly stick on high rpm after acceleration.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 171,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 162,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 151,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2014 151,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2013 139,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 126,133 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,075 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 95,528 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,528 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 29 Jun 2009 75,294 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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BL05 EKC is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL05 EKC, 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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BL05 EKC is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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