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A6 DTX

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,000 mi
Last recorded145,000 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 DTX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2020 145,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 125,003 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 124,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 119,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,717 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 17 Aug 2014 79,927 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,669 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 70,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 63,457 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 63,457 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,610 miles

Brake wear lamp illuminated

Nearside stop lamp Only 50% illuminating

Offside front tyre has slight damage to its side wall

Fail 21 Apr 2011 39,610 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake wear lamp illuminated

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and has slight cuts to its side wall

Nearside stop lamp Only 50% illuminating

Offside front tyre has slight damage to its side wall

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 14,718 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 14,709 miles

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

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

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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A6 DTX is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 108,053 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 A6 DTX, 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 22 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A6 DTX registered?

A6 DTX is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is A6 DTX safe to buy?

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