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LL53 GCU

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,054 mi
Last recorded171,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 GCU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 171,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension feels hard ( has been lowered )

Pass 31 Jan 2014 160,170 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 159,906 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 141,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to passenger side rear

damp around passenger side rear brake hose

Fail 24 Jan 2013 141,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to passenger side rear

damp around passenger side rear brake hose

Pass 17 Jan 2012 127,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted too passenger side rear

sharp object in passenger side front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 119,864 miles

Advise n/s/r shockabsorber slight leak.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 119,864 miles

Advise n/s/r shockabsorber slight leak.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 107,111 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,937 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 82,009 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,009 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen chipped outside swept area

Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,465 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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LL53 GCU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LL53 GCU, 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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LL53 GCU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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