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AE51 CEO

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,679 mi
Last recorded151,679 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CEO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 151,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge worn thin

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2018 151,679 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre tread inner edge worn thin

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 141,027 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,521 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 133,520 miles

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

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

undertrays insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,070 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 115,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 111,157 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracked sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has cracked sidewall

offside rear tyre has cracked sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,131 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 105,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,912 miles

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

NSF tyre wearing bold inner edge and treads low

Nail in nearside front tyre

OSF tyre inner sidewall damaged and wearing bold inner treads

Fail 15 Jun 2011 100,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

NSF tyre wearing bold inner edge and treads low

Nail in nearside front tyre

OSF tyre inner sidewall damaged and wearing bold inner treads

Pass 14 Jun 2010 93,609 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 93,538 miles

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

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

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

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 5 Jun 2009 84,440 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 84,397 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)

Pass 20 May 2008 76,079 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 76,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2007 62,208 miles

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

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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AE51 CEO is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE51 CEO, 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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AE51 CEO is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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