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AE54 XLJ

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,838 mi
Last recorded212,838 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 212,838 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 201,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 190,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 181,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

front screen damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2017 171,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 162,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2014 151,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre has cut to sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 11 Oct 2013 128,564 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 128,564 miles

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

o/s/f has cuts in inner sidewall no plys showing

Pass 18 Oct 2012 115,522 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 115,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 109,733 miles

rear disc;s @ pads worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,141 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 48,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XLJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XLJ, 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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AE54 XLJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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