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MM53 UBL

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,255 mi
Last recorded163,255 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 UBL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 163,255 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 155,541 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 144,381 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint FRONT suspension arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush REAR suspension arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 135,804 miles

Alternator free wheel pulley faulty.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear of two lower arms (2.5.B.2b)

Slight roughness in nsr wheel bearing.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 135,804 miles

Alternator free wheel pulley faulty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Rear of two lower arms (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight roughness in nsr wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 127,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non OE headlamps fitted.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 127,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 118,804 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,312 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 99,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlight adjusters broken, advise attention

Pass 10 May 2011 91,042 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 91,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,480 miles

Engine management light on

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Jul 2009 78,480 miles

Screenwash fluid gelled

Child seats fitted

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,529 miles

bonnet safety release sticking

both front tyres very low on tread

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MM53 UBL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MM53 UBL, 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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MM53 UBL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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