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DE54 ETU

2004 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ETU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 100,273 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 100,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,083 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 76,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 566,697 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 56,697 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,994 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 46,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 37,113 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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DE54 ETU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ETU, 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 DE54 ETU registered?

DE54 ETU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is DE54 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 ETU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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