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BD54 BDU

2004 Audi A6

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,480 mi
Last recorded151,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 151,480 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

n/s/r inner side light non-op

Fail 26 Jan 2017 151,480 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres getting low on edges

n/s/r inner side light non-op

Fail 10 Mar 2015 142,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 142,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 130,880 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake light warning lamp illuminated but lights working

n/s/r and o/s/r light warning illuminated but all lights working

Fail 14 Feb 2014 130,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake light warning lamp illuminated but lights working

n/s/r and o/s/r light warning illuminated but all lights working

Fail 3 Feb 2014 130,571 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wheel rim buckled chrome cover cracked

slight exhaust blow nearside exhaust

warning lights on dash says brake lights inop- lights are working

Pass 4 Jan 2013 121,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

malfunction of lamps in between front & rear lamps

Fail 3 Jan 2013 121,608 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

engine management light on

malfunction of lamps in between front & rear lamps

Pass 7 Jan 2012 114,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 103,105 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,373 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 54,259 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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BD54 BDU is a 2004 Audi A6 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BD54 BDU, 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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BD54 BDU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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