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FV54 VLA

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,023 mi
Last recorded188,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 188,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose top lock bolt (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose top lock bolt broken (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area,s.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 186,766 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 165,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 149,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 130,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 130,559 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 114,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 97,981 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,560 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,805 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,835 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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FV54 VLA is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV54 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV54 VLA registered?

FV54 VLA is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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