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NH53 TRZ

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,168 mi
Last recorded71,168 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 TRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,168 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened DROP LINK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened BUSH BROKEN AND GOT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective MISTY (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened DROP LIKN (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened BUSK CRACKED AND PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,612 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 65,612 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,678 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub-frame and surrounding area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,047 miles

Front under cover fitted.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,477 miles

Sill trims/engine covers/under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 40,477 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Sill trims/engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,819 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 17,261 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 17,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 16,745 miles

Font and rear brake discs corroded/pitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 16,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 13,799 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 13,232 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 12,707 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight radial cracking in the sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight radial cracking in the sidewall

offside front tyre has slight radial cracking in the sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight radial cracking in the sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,707 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has slight radial cracking in the sidewall

nearside rear tyre has slight radial cracking in the sidewall

offside front tyre has slight radial cracking in the sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight radial cracking in the sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,530 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 10,530 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NH53 TRZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NH53 TRZ, 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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NH53 TRZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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