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GU54 BZD

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,799 mi
Last recorded181,799 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 BZD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 181,799 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened alloy and rubber (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened alloy and rubber (2.4.C.3c)

brake pad warning light on

vibration from rear brakes on road under heavy braking

Fail 21 Feb 2017 181,799 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working bulb holder rotten (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized in open position (8.4.2)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

EML on

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened alloy and rubber (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened alloy and rubber (2.4.C.3c)

brake pad warning light on

vibration from rear brakes on road under heavy braking

Pass 4 Sep 2015 167,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 167,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 152,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake slow to react

nearside headlight adjuster requires attention

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,113 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 118,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

parking brake warning light is on

Pass 4 Jul 2011 116,040 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 116,395 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,855 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 96,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,758 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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GU54 BZD is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc 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 GU54 BZD, 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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GU54 BZD is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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