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MK54 VGN

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,975 mi
Last recorded187,975 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 VGN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 187,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 187,975 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 173,399 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 173,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 166,361 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2015 158,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 149,729 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 149,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,688 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 139,688 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 129,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 129,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,345 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 120,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 111,189 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 111,186 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,083 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 101,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,638 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 92,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 73,943 miles

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

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

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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MK54 VGN 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 57.1%.

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 MK54 VGN, 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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MK54 VGN is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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