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BN55 ZWF

2005 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,649 mi
Last recorded133,649 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ZWF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 133,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 129,316 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 129,316 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 129,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 129,019 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 128,759 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 128,759 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s outer sills dented

Fail 7 Nov 2018 124,426 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s outer sills dented

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,135 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint all front lower arm ball joint have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 115,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint all front lower arm ball joint have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,917 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 103,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,790 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,861 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 97,519 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,622 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 61,536 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,612 miles

offside wiper smearing slightly

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 ZWF is a 2005 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN55 ZWF, 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 BN55 ZWF registered?

BN55 ZWF is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BN55 ZWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 ZWF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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