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DE54 DWA

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,451 mi
Last recorded203,451 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DWA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 203,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff has a light misting on outer casing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 193,522 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

rear diff leaking.

under tray fitted.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 193,522 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear diff leaking.

under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 179,972 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both. (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 162,079 miles

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

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

child seat

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 162,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

child seat

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 159,213 miles

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

all tyre walls slight damage

Fail 19 May 2015 159,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyre walls slight damage

Pass 22 May 2014 145,900 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 145,900 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 140,218 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

slight play in antiroll bar links (front)

Pass 22 May 2012 115,752 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,870 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,233 miles

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 20 Mar 2008 66,481 miles

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

Offside 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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DE54 DWA is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE54 DWA, 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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DE54 DWA is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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