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GL54 GLZ

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,574 mi
Last recorded253,574 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 GLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 253,574 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE IS PERISHED

OIL LEAK FROM GEARBOX

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

SMALL CHIPS IN THE FRONT WINDSCREEN

Pass 14 Mar 2016 222,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 222,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 211,127 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 211,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 199,022 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 173,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 149,857 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tow bar electrics missing.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 149,857 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Tow bar electrics missing.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 121,212 miles

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

button on centre rear seat belt restricting full seat belt movement to lap

Pass 10 Mar 2011 121,212 miles

button on centre rear seat belt restricting full seat belt movement to lap

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,557 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear foglamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,530 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,491 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,979 miles

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

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

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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GL54 GLZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GL54 GLZ, 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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GL54 GLZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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