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YE55 BHJ

2005 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,355 mi
Last recorded177,355 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A6109,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 BHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 177,355 miles

Nearside Front rearmost top arm bush weak

rear number plate damage

Fail 23 May 2019 177,355 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

NS rearmost top arm bush weak

rear number plate damage

Fail 20 May 2019 177,355 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted OSR bumper damage, sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS frontmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OS rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NS rearmost top arm bush weak

rear number plate damage

Pass 24 May 2018 169,323 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 May 2018 169,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2017 161,659 miles

Central Rear seat belt slightly fraying

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2017 161,651 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear seat belt slightly fraying

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2016 154,579 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 154,574 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position does not open (6.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working center (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 145,513 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 138,928 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 138,928 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leval low

Pass 23 May 2013 128,038 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 128,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

oil leval low

Pass 25 May 2012 113,103 miles

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

engine noise[tensioner?]

Pass 25 May 2011 96,613 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,600 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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YE55 BHJ is a 2005 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE55 BHJ, 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 YE55 BHJ registered?

YE55 BHJ is a 2005 Audi A6, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is YE55 BHJ safe to buy?

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