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NG54 ULJ

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,298 mi
Last recorded210,298 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 ULJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2023 210,298 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT JOINT TO FLEXY (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 201,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

poor patern to dip beams

Fail 11 Apr 2022 201,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

poor patern to dip beams

Pass 26 Apr 2021 193,611 miles

EML light indicates a fault

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 193,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EML light indicates a fault

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16%

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 187,028 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

E.M.L on at time of test

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 187,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

E.M.L on at time of test

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 178,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Apr 2018 167,235 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 150,058 miles

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

both wing mirrors taped on

hand brake high

oil leak

rear brake hoses perished

rear diff damp

Fail 3 May 2017 150,056 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

both wing mirrors taped on

hand brake high

oil leak

rear brake hoses perished

rear diff damp

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,533 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,498 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,809 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cuts to in ner sidewall & damage to outer sidewall & pershing

Fail 23 Apr 2014 103,809 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cuts to in ner sidewall & damage to outer sidewall & pershing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 90,102 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 90,102 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 83,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Discs worn

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 75,496 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 67,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear sill damaged

Fail 5 May 2009 67,702 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,456 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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NG54 ULJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NG54 ULJ, 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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NG54 ULJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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