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ET53 MXY

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

240,354 mi
Last recorded240,354 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MXY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 240,354 miles

Front headlamps require polishing aim ok

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre minor cut outter edge

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also deteriating and minor cuts inner n outter (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre minor cut outter edge

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Offside Rear tyre minor cut outter edge

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

minor smear front wipers

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 240,354 miles

Front headlamps require polishing aim ok

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre minor cut outter edge

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also deteriating and minor cuts inner n outter (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre minor cut outter edge

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full seatbelt inspection

Offside Rear tyre minor cut outter edge

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

minor smear front wipers

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 231,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 217,250 miles

Engine oil too low

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 204,549 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 185,836 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 185,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2011 171,288 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 171,280 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 161,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 161,464 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 116,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,431 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 93,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 68,558 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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ET53 MXY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET53 MXY, 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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ET53 MXY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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