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2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,419 mi
Last recorded147,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 XML
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 147,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 140,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2017 140,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 134,944 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 129,211 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)

Pass 21 May 2014 121,527 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 121,492 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 117,143 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 113,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 96,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,742 miles

Front Number Plate Strarting To Delaminate

Rear Number Plate Starting To Delaminate

Fail 2 Dec 2009 80,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Number Plate Strarting To Delaminate

Rear Number Plate Starting To Delaminate

Pass 16 Dec 2008 63,398 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 63,398 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,969 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 44,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 XML is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XML, 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 XML is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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