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FH54 BHA

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

194,038 mi
Last recorded194,038 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BHA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 194,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 193,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 172,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/zr16/91w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 171,607 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the stop lamp(bulb probably in incorrectly) (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/zr16/91w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 155,047 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 155,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 152,275 miles

nsf front lower arm gaitor damage but preventing ingress in normal position

nsf lower ball joint slight play

nsf outer cv boot small split

nsf upper rear arm bush starting to come away

ofsf upper arm bush coming away from pin but not excessive movement

ofsf upper rear arm bush starting to come away

Fail 3 Jan 2019 152,275 miles

Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt on lower mount loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf front lower arm gaitor damage but preventing ingress in normal position

nsf lower ball joint slight play

nsf outer cv boot small split

nsf upper rear arm bush starting to come away

ofsf upper arm bush coming away from pin but not excessive movement

ofsf upper rear arm bush starting to come away

Pass 11 Jan 2018 142,388 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 142,388 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 133,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 113,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 105,639 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 98,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/r brake disc worn on inner disc face

Pass 11 Jan 2012 91,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front & rear brake discs worn/pitting

O/s/f c.v boot has grease contamination - no hole/split found

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,026 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 81,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,630 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 64,773 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 64,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn & nail in

Pass 24 Jan 2008 48,619 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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FH54 BHA is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH54 BHA, 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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FH54 BHA is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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