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BN55 BHZ

2005 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,409 mi
Last recorded163,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 BHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 163,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 153,996 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Fail 13 Jan 2025 153,987 miles

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

eml light on

Pass 11 Jan 2024 143,724 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 140,595 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 136,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 121,890 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 118,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,268 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,266 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,211 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 101,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,910 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 54,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,098 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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BN55 BHZ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN55 BHZ, 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 BN55 BHZ registered?

BN55 BHZ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BN55 BHZ safe to buy?

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