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DF53 ZRY

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

187,258 mi
Last recorded187,258 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ZRY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 187,258 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 187,258 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 182,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper & Lower Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 182,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper & Lower Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 175,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp Unit Damaged Slightly

Offside Front Exterior Door Handle Slightly Stiff In Operation

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small chips to windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2017 169,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 161,057 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges and cut in sidewall n/s/f

both rear lamps cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2015 153,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Nearside Front upper arm bushes cracked

Offside Front upper arm bushes cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2015 153,445 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Nearside Front upper arm bushes cracked

Offside Front upper arm bushes cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2014 145,671 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 140,375 miles

Front brake flexi pipes cracking

Front brake pads 20% remain

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 140,375 miles

Front brake flexi pipes cracking

Front brake pads 20% remain

Pass 30 Oct 2012 132,693 miles

Front rubber brake flexi pipes starting to crack

Front shockers slighly damp

N/S/R rubber spring mount deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 123,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 112,006 miles

Brake pad warning light staying on

Front rubber brake flexi pipes slightly cracked

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on the inside of tread

N/S/R tyre getting low 3mm

Needs engine oil

O/S/R tyre getting low 4mm

Rear pads (inner) getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2009 101,415 miles

very slight cracks in front flexi hoses

Fail 3 Nov 2009 101,415 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

very slight cracks in front flexi hoses

Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,098 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Nov 2008 90,098 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Two nails in O/S/R tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,972 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 77,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 66,010 miles

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

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 ZRY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

DF53 ZRY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is DF53 ZRY safe to buy?

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