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FY54 XHM

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

248,368 mi
Last recorded248,368 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 248,368 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2015 248,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2014 220,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 196,315 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 172,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 172,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 142,050 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 142,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 125,209 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 125,205 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 113,845 miles

sump bung leaking<new insert fitted.>

turbo passing oil.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,958 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 101,957 miles

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

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

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 XHM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FY54 XHM, 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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FY54 XHM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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