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AD53 DXF

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,922 mi
Last recorded186,922 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DXF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 186,922 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom rear of the wheel both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened driver (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 186,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom rear of the wheel both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened driver (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 175,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 158,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre's slighty worn on inner edge's

exhaust slightly corroded

side skirts

Pass 5 Jul 2014 151,209 miles

nearside rear brake pads low linings

Pass 24 Jul 2013 144,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 144,100 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 136,470 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 136,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 127,467 miles

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

air bag light on

drivers door difficult to open from outside

Pass 12 May 2010 117,733 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 117,733 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2009 107,434 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 15 May 2008 98,341 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 89,567 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 82,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 82,816 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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AD53 DXF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD53 DXF, 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 AD53 DXF registered?

AD53 DXF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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