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GR53 AYF

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,880 mi
Last recorded185,880 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 AYF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 185,880 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 185,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 173,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 161,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp leveling system may be defective

Pass 14 Apr 2012 140,832 miles

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

front brake hoses deteriorated / nsf shocker damp/front tyres worn unevenly/both rear tyres worn on inner edges/nsf tyres as chunks missing out of inner sidewall but not exposen cords

Fail 4 Apr 2012 140,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake hoses deteriorated / nsf shocker damp/front tyres worn unevenly/both rear tyres worn on inner edges/nsf tyres as chunks missing out of inner sidewall but not exposen cords

Pass 4 Apr 2011 120,447 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2011 120,447 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2010 97,825 miles

rear number plate in poor condition/ front nu plate slightly insercure/ slight fluctation too front brakes/ rear discs slightly pitting

Pass 23 Apr 2009 87,084 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 85,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 74,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,995 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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GR53 AYF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GR53 AYF, 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 GR53 AYF registered?

GR53 AYF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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