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MEZ 5571

2004 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,900 mi
Last recorded119,900 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 5571
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,900 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 119,900 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 102,024 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 102,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 97,842 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,720 miles

Rear both rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2014 81,841 miles

Rear brakes appear overheated

All front upper suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Both front and offside rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,833 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,338 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,453 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,699 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,156 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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MEZ 5571 is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MEZ 5571, 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 MEZ 5571 registered?

MEZ 5571 is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is MEZ 5571 safe to buy?

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