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KS53 BDE

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,042 mi
Last recorded178,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 178,042 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2011 170,555 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear brake discs worn

n/s/ headlight beam on max level will not adjust, beam also poor, ***STRONG ADVISE***

service light on dash

Fail 29 Dec 2011 170,555 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

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

Rear brake discs worn

n/s/ headlight beam on max level will not adjust, beam also poor, ***STRONG ADVISE***

service light on dash

Fail 22 Dec 2010 155,822 miles

Engine belts noisy

Engine oil level is overfilled, measured on dipstick

Front wiper blades poor

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Washers poor

Pass 22 Dec 2010 155,822 miles

Engine belts noisy

Engine oil level is overfilled, measured on dipstick

Front wiper blades poor

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Washers poor

Fail 21 Dec 2009 138,741 miles

1 x horn not working

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil level too high

parking aid fault

Pass 21 Dec 2009 138,741 miles

1 x horn not working

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

engine oil level too high

parking aid fault

Pass 27 Feb 2009 116,907 miles

EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN ENGINE/GEARBOX MOUNTINGS

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

Not all testable items are clearly visible due to various heatshields & anti-splash guards fitted to the vehicle at the time of test

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing on tread area

Possible transmission fault (surges when drive selected & accelerator applied)

brake warning light on

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 27 Feb 2009 116,907 miles

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

EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT IN ENGINE/GEARBOX MOUNTINGS

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

Not all testable items are clearly visible due to various heatshields & anti-splash guards fitted to the vehicle at the time of test

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

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

Offside front tyre perishing on tread area

Possible transmission fault (surges when drive selected & accelerator applied)

brake warning light on

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 8 Feb 2008 91,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,149 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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KS53 BDE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KS53 BDE, 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 KS53 BDE registered?

KS53 BDE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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