MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
parking brake efficiency only just met requirements
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Front Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
oil leak
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front flexible brake hoses just starting to crack
offside front shock absorber damp
offside outer cv boot cracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front flexible brake hoses just starting to crack
offside front shock absorber damp
offside outer cv boot cracking
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM53 WGW is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WGW, 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 WGW is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2004.
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