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MM53 VGL

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,210 mi
Last recorded150,210 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 150,210 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 150,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 145,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 140,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tires has wear on the inner edge

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 140,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tires has wear on the inner edge

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 134,969 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 134,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking and has slight uneven tread wear on the inside edge

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 129,073 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking and has slight uneven tread wear on the inside edge

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,221 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,221 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 112,231 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,466 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,825 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 97,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 92,447 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 88,527 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 79,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,664 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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MM53 VGL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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