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FA53 KSJ

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,867 mi
Last recorded208,867 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 208,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 199,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 199,951 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 181,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 181,359 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 163,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 163,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 145,787 miles

Both front tyre's void of tread on the inner edge's.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 131,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 131,100 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 125,210 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 104,878 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,330 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 95,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 83,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,047 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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FA53 KSJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FA53 KSJ, 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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FA53 KSJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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