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KS53 BHK

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BHK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 143,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pad warning lamp illuminated - All brakes are new - Suspect wiring/sensor faulty

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,062 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,681 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

offside front drive shaft rubber gaiter twisted

Fail 1 Apr 2017 129,572 miles

Fuel system component leaking possible leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

offside front drive shaft rubber gaiter twisted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 122,339 miles

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

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes crorroding

nearside & offside front track control arm bushes cracking & perishing

offside rear lower trailing arm bush deteriorating

various oil leaks around engine area

Pass 14 Apr 2015 116,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 106,677 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 93,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 87,148 miles

accident damage repairs carried out to nearside rear 1/4 panel noted

Fail 24 Jan 2012 87,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

accident damage repairs carried out to nearside rear 1/4 panel noted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 137,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 118,400 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 118,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 91,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 47,156 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 BHK is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KS53 BHK, 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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KS53 BHK is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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