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BN05 VWH

2005 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,302 mi
Last recorded180,302 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 VWH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 180,302 miles

both ns and os front suspension top arm bushes deteriated

cut in nsf tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2016 180,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both ns and os front suspension top arm bushes deteriated

cut in nsf tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2015 165,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light unit cracked

slight oil leak front rear axle

Fail 16 Mar 2015 165,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light unit cracked

slight oil leak front rear axle

Pass 5 Mar 2014 148,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing

nearside rear & offside rear tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer edges

offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2014 148,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing

nearside rear & offside rear tyres wearing slightly on inner & outer edges

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2013 135,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear & nearside rear tyres wearing low on inner & outer edges edges

Pass 22 Feb 2012 121,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2011 105,307 miles

chips in zone A znd B of windscreen

undertays fitted vision impaired

Fail 7 Mar 2011 105,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chips in zone A znd B of windscreen

undertays fitted vision impaired

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,700 miles

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

nearside front & offside front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre on wear indicators

Fail 25 Feb 2010 88,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nearside front & offside front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre on wear indicators

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,464 miles

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emits slight smoke from exaust system

Fail 4 Mar 2009 71,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emits slight smoke from exaust system

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,631 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 52,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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BN05 VWH is a 2005 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BN05 VWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 VWH registered?

BN05 VWH is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is BN05 VWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 VWH shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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