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FM53 NSF

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,359 mi
Last recorded133,359 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NSF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 133,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters missing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle Nearside lagging and low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished , cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blue due to binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pad showing signs of overheating and crumbling.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering fluid low

Pass 29 Oct 2020 133,083 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front outer cv joint "clicking"

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

eml light is on

Fail 20 Oct 2020 133,083 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers do not work as intended stopping on screen (3.4 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nearside Front outer cv joint "clicking"

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

eml light is on

Pass 30 Oct 2019 132,856 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edges but inner worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front doort only latches on secondary catch if closed "gently"

Nearside Front outer cv joint "clicking"

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (damage) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed "fluffing" on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes n/s and o/s at hose plastic shroud "swelling" corroded ? (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle heavily corroded at stubb axle ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 132,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .6 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached upper rear arm inner bush deatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edges but inner worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front doort only latches on secondary catch if closed "gently"

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (damage) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed "fluffing" on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes n/s and o/s at hose plastic shroud "swelling" corroded ? (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Caliper carriers both sides corroded as well as retaining bolts

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle heavily corroded at stubb axle ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 131,954 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front bushes worn and perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 131,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front bushes worn and perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 131,594 miles

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

Front suspension rubber bushes started to deteriorate (ALL)

Headlamp aims weak and lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and protective rubber sleeve split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and protective rubber split (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension rusty

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 131,594 miles

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

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

Front suspension rubber bushes started to deteriorate (ALL)

Headlamp aims weak and lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and protective rubber sleeve split (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and protective rubber split (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension rusty

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,220 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 130,211 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

underside of vehicle almost to dirty to inspect

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall but cords not exposed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspensions corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear suspension corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and spliting but cords not exposed

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,004 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2011 114,840 miles

front disc corroided and scored not excessive at time of test

rear disc pitted just ok at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2010 111,974 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 111,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 105,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 94,422 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,654 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,997 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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FM53 NSF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc 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 FM53 NSF, 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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FM53 NSF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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