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DN53 PFG

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,255 mi
Last recorded179,255 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 PFG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 179,255 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside parking brake could be better

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted also engine oil low

Fail 1 Dec 2018 179,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted also engine oil low

Pass 9 Dec 2017 164,728 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 154,102 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 141,704 miles

plastic shields covering prescribed areas

slight play in steering arms

suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 132,886 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 132,880 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 122,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 112,870 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 101,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

all tyres low on tread, close to legal limit

nearside front tyre has cut on side wall

rear brake pads worn low and discs lipped

suspension bushes perished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,059 miles

O/S/F CV BOOT SLIGHT CRACKING REPLACEMENT NEEDED

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,039 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,429 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,614 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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DN53 PFG is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN53 PFG, 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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DN53 PFG is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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