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LS53 VTE

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,089 mi
Last recorded110,089 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VTE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 110,089 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,882 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,882 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 3 Jul 2014 103,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,935 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 100,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,170 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 98,170 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 95,972 miles

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

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

O/S/R door does not open from outside handle

Pass 20 Jun 2011 95,972 miles

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

O/S/R door does not open from outside handle

Pass 7 Jun 2010 93,564 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 93,564 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 86,728 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,856 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,546 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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LS53 VTE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS53 VTE, 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 LS53 VTE registered?

LS53 VTE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is LS53 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 VTE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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