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DE54 DYV

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

375,287 mi
Last recorded375,287 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DYV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 375,287 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 375,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 340,858 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 340,846 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0'6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 298,620 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 247,695 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 247,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 211,413 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 157,696 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 157,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 141,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 141,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,154 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 72,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,077 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 62,844 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,335 miles

Rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,241 miles

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

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

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 DYV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE54 DYV, 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 DYV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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