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DG54 AOU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,481 mi
Last recorded196,481 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 AOU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 196,481 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

check rear coil spring condition wheels off.

front reg plate cracked.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 196,190 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

check rear coil spring condition wheels off.

front reg plate cracked.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 190,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel tank strap corroding

NSR and OSR calipers damp

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

OSR tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear subframe corroding

Some rear suspension and braking components corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2012 190,108 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel tank strap corroding

NSR and OSR calipers damp

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

OSR tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear subframe corroding

Some rear suspension and braking components corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 182,997 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2010 176,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 168,868 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 168,868 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 158,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 132,291 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 132,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DG54 AOU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc 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 DG54 AOU, 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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DG54 AOU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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