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DF53 ZPN

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,992 mi
Last recorded194,992 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZPN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 194,992 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 194,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 184,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 174,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 165,183 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 149,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 142,225 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 142,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 137,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to rear sections of both main brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2013 131,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to rear sections of both main brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2012 122,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2011 110,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 110,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 93,937 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 78,562 miles

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

advise exhaust corroded middle box & evidence of soot by front flexi joint

Fail 24 Oct 2009 78,192 miles

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

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

advise exhaust corroded middle box & evidence of soot by front flexi joint

Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,943 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 60,840 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,403 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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DF53 ZPN is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF53 ZPN, 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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DF53 ZPN is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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