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FY54 SHJ

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

215,513 mi
Last recorded215,513 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 SHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 215,513 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides outer, please note knocking from c/v joint when on lock. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 199,416 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2020 192,801 miles

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

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

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2020 192,797 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear tyres both feathered inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2019 182,543 miles

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

both head lamps slightly misted

Fail 2 Apr 2019 182,539 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both head lamps slightly misted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 174,129 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 174,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 163,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 153,282 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 131,003 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and starting to mis shape on inner edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 116,849 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 103,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,583 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 70,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,492 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,444 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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FY54 SHJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FY54 SHJ, 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 FY54 SHJ registered?

FY54 SHJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is FY54 SHJ safe to buy?

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