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FT53 BXP

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

205,342 mi
Last recorded205,342 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 BXP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 205,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S Front wing slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 200,702 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Offside Front Body: panel corroded

brake pad warring lamp on

Fail 25 Nov 2019 200,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate damaged

Offside Front Body: panel corroded

brake pad warring lamp on

Pass 27 Nov 2018 195,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pad wear light on dash

Fail 13 Nov 2018 195,219 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

brake pad wear light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2017 189,416 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass but still can see view the rear ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 189,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-40-18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned flashing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly positioned (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users flashing (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged glass but still can see view the rear ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 178,203 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - both sides of flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 168,079 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides-both sides of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front headlight vibrating up/down after market HID

offside front wing mirror glass smashed replaced with smaller piece

Fail 27 Oct 2015 167,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides-both sides of flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front headlight vibrating up/down after market HID

offside front wing mirror glass smashed replaced with smaller piece

Pass 31 Oct 2014 154,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front headlight vibrating about

Pass 2 Nov 2013 142,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly loose but not insecure

offside front dip light vibrating on idle

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Oct 2013 142,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery slightly loose but not insecure

offside front dip light vibrating on idle

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Oct 2012 132,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 106,224 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 98,548 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 98,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 71,669 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,741 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 68,741 miles

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

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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FT53 BXP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FT53 BXP, 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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FT53 BXP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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