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LW53 AYF

2004 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,488 mi
Last recorded142,488 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 AYF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 142,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 138,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brakes binding

Rear Parking brake effort low 18%

Pass 20 May 2022 130,294 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 119,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 116,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2019 113,318 miles

Both rear tyres have inner & outer side wall damage in various places

Engine is loosing oil

Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,438 miles

Both front brake discs are scored

n/s front position light bulb, light output is only just meeting the requirements

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,464 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front one (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2016 96,935 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 96,935 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,164 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,985 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 81,985 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 81,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

all discs and pads worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 75,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,615 miles

front brake pads worn very close to unacceptable limit

Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,615 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads worn very close to unacceptable limit

o/s front suspension rear upper swiveel joint has slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,474 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 39,362 miles

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

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

windows tinted

Pass 27 Nov 2007 31,894 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,778 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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LW53 AYF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LW53 AYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW53 AYF registered?

LW53 AYF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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