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DF53 URT

2004 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,068 mi
Last recorded161,068 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 URT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 161,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 144,376 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 144,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 132,561 miles

EML ON

SMALL CRACKS IN FRONT BRAKE HOSES - Check next service

Fail 30 Jan 2014 119,807 miles

Front nati roll bar link bushes are starting to perish

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight exhaust leak from centre sleeve

Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,807 miles

Front nati roll bar link bushes are starting to perish

Slight exhaust leak from centre sleeve

Pass 9 Feb 2013 100,287 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2013 100,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,849 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 88,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,862 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,958 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 71,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,421 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,614 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 50,561 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,538 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On The Edges

Slight Play In The Front Nearside Straight Arm Ball Joint

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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DF53 URT is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol 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 DF53 URT, 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 DF53 URT registered?

DF53 URT is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is DF53 URT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 URT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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