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LV53 UBT

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,340 mi
Last recorded177,340 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UBT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 177,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 173,066 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 162,920 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Lower Rear Bushes Slight play (2.4.G.2)

Glow Plug Light On Dash

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

Nearside Front Brake Sensor Loom Damaged/Broken

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

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

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Rear Seat Belts Not Checked Due To Seats Folded

Fail 22 Jan 2017 162,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All Brake Discs Corroded

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both Lower Rear Bushes Slight play (2.4.G.2)

Glow Plug Light On Dash

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

Nearside Front Brake Sensor Loom Damaged/Broken

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

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

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Rear Seat Belts Not Checked Due To Seats Folded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 154,007 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2016 154,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 12 Feb 2015 143,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 138,605 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 138,605 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 117,700 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 117,700 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 99,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service warning light 'ON'

Fail 14 Feb 2011 79,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service warning light 'ON'

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,231 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 59,896 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Both front wings showing damage but not considered dangerous

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Plastic outer sill guards factory fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2009 46,034 miles

OS mirror damaged but not affecting rear view.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,736 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,125 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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LV53 UBT is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV53 UBT, 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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LV53 UBT is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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