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AE54 RVC

2004 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,666 mi
Last recorded132,666 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 RVC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 132,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 126,427 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 120,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,730 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 111,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides soft/worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened soft bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bush soft. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both worn soft (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both rear top arm inner bushes soft. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides soft/worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened soft bush (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bush soft. (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both worn soft (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened both rear top arm inner bushes soft. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,919 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 87,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 81,964 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 76,576 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 76,574 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 69,609 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 69,609 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 41,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1) N/S/F tyre on 2mm.

2) O/S/F anti-roll bar link showing signs of wear.

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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AE54 RVC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE54 RVC, 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 AE54 RVC registered?

AE54 RVC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is AE54 RVC safe to buy?

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