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ET53 OBG

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,196 mi
Last recorded232,196 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 OBG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 232,196 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 226,771 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 220,163 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 210,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 190,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 190,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 188,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 188,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 175,774 miles

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

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

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

indicator fault on tow bar electric's

Pass 10 Feb 2011 156,639 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (Avon 205/55 ZR16 91W)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 136,702 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 136,305 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 117,350 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit and bauld on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2009 117,350 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre close to limit and bauld on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2008 99,403 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,988 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 OBG is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ET53 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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