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NH53 UMZ

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

232,024 mi
Last recorded232,024 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 UMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 232,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 232,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 221,270 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 221,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 210,387 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 210,380 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 202,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 191,914 miles

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 191,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 183,159 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 183,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened UNDERSIDE (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 172,805 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 172,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 160,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 155,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 149,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield above centre exhaust silencer insecure

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 15 Jan 2013 142,494 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 142,491 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)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside of engine under tray insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2012 132,951 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes swollen at rear of vehicle

stone chip to zone A of windscreen

stone chip to zone B of windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2011 124,938 miles

nearside front anti roll bar bushes perished and split

offside front anti roll bar bushes perished and split

Pass 4 Feb 2010 116,905 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 116,903 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 100,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,347 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 76,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,269 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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NH53 UMZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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