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BL53 UYE

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UYE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,874 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 99,873 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 98,915 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,367 miles

Emissions- manufacturers plate value illegible

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions- manufacturers plate limit illegible

Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,867 miles

emissions manufacturers plate limit illegible

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,595 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions manufacturers plate value limit is illegible

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,963 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 9 May 2017 88,462 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 27 May 2016 87,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring inspection of some components

offside rear tyre has a nail stuck in the tread

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 May 2014 85,186 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 81,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited inspection of the outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2013 81,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

limited inspection of the outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2012 71,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 61,142 miles

accident damage to the rear bumper and the offside rear quarter- no sharp edges or projections

offside rear light unit is damaged but its function is not impaired

Pass 17 May 2010 55,883 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,612 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,136 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 42,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,751 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

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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BL53 UYE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BL53 UYE, 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 BL53 UYE registered?

BL53 UYE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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