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MD53 NKU

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,839 mi
Last recorded254,839 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 NKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 254,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 246,026 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 241,789 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 237,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 229,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension creaking but unable to find witch joint is noisy

Fail 24 Oct 2016 229,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension creaking but unable to find witch joint is noisy

Pass 12 Nov 2015 209,482 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 202,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 202,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 186,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 186,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 117,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 117,508 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 159,844 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 148,637 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 141,507 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 141,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 130,466 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 130,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 115,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 98,991 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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MD53 NKU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD53 NKU, 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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MD53 NKU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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