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KS53 FMU

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,938 mi
Last recorded145,938 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 145,938 miles

Nearside Front tyres inner edge worn and perishing

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower front arms lift in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 145,930 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyres inner edge worn and perishing

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower front arms lift in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 145,897 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 145,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 140,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2017 140,972 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2016 132,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2016 132,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 126,904 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,933 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 104,959 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,222 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 84,055 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 71,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,061 miles

o/s front and rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,781 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,014 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 FMU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

KS53 FMU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is KS53 FMU safe to buy?

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