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FT53 BXR

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,848 mi
Last recorded58,848 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 58,848 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 44,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,069 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,437 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 37,838 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked, not restricting drivers view

Fail 22 Mar 2018 37,837 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside windscreen cracked, not restricting drivers view

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2017 35,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is also corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre is perishing/cracking excessively.

Nearside Front windscreen has a crack.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is also corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre is perishing/cracking excessively.

Offside Rear tyre is perishing/cracking excessively.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,789 miles

Front headlamps going cloudy

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rusty

Metal clip seals on balljoint rubbers rusty sealed at time of test

Rear axle rusty

Track rod ends rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,912 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,968 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,968 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,752 miles

advsie both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner egdes

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,042 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,369 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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FT53 BXR is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXR, 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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What year was FT53 BXR registered?

FT53 BXR is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is FT53 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT53 BXR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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