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DY54 GHZ

2004 Audi A6

Red Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,102 mi
Last recorded163,102 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 GHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 163,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 161,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens broken but no white light showing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 161,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits both sides (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure both rear tailpipes (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens broken but no white light showing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 155,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 142,140 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both head lamp lenses faded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 134,977 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished on treads

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,698 miles

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

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

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,579 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front link bars rubbers slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

slight brake judder at high speed

Pass 31 Aug 2015 119,905 miles

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

eml illuminated

Fail 31 Aug 2015 119,903 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

eml illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2013 105,329 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 100,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 89,824 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 89,809 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 80,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 67,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 47,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 24,792 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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DY54 GHZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Red with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DY54 GHZ, 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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DY54 GHZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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