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DS53 DYY

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,112 mi
Last recorded158,112 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 DYY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 158,112 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 158,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 158,025 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 157,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 154,646 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 154,645 miles

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

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

Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 149,416 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 143,803 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 141,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 141,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 135,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,110 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 123,275 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 123,275 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 112,545 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 105,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,273 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 85,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 75,168 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,254 miles

front number plate cracked.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 59,254 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,883 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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DS53 DYY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS53 DYY, 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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DS53 DYY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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