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MA53 PRV

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,877 mi
Last recorded159,877 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 PRV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 159,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2016 152,968 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 152,926 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front (marked) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Centre Upper stop light not working

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 143,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

advise slightly different font on registration plates lettering

nearside front top back arm bushe split not resulting in excessive play

slight distortion on wheel rims

Pass 30 Aug 2014 132,684 miles

upper centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,627 miles

Centre upper stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 121,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre upper stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner panel fouling the drive shaft

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 112,517 miles

Near side front undertray slightly insecure

Undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,199 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 105,199 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs scored and worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 68,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 38,710 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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MA53 PRV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA53 PRV, 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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MA53 PRV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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