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NY53 FLX

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

169,686 mi
Last recorded169,686 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 FLX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 169,686 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

rear tyres thread is less than front tyres fitted

Fail 28 May 2016 169,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute shows a constant light when switched on (1.4.A.2g)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush outer (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

rear tyres thread is less than front tyres fitted

Pass 17 May 2015 163,299 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2015 163,897 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 154,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 154,923 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 149,838 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 28 May 2013 149,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Jun 2012 139,366 miles

Front wiper blades juddering

Front wipers hitting A pillar

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

offside c.v gaitor slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension arm bush slightly distorted

offside lower ball joint gaitor slightly split

Fail 30 May 2012 139,233 miles

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

Nearside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades juddering

Front wipers hitting A pillar

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 128,879 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R LAMP UNIT BROKEN , PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER REAR ARMS ( INNER BUSHES ) , SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES , DISCOLOURATION OF REAR BRAKE DISCS .

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2011 128,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R LAMP UNIT BROKEN , PLAY IN BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER REAR ARMS ( INNER BUSHES ) , SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES , DISCOLOURATION OF REAR BRAKE DISCS .

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 121,132 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY ,ANTI RATTLE SPRING MISSING N/S/F BRAKE CALIPER , FRONT & REAR NO PLATES STARTING TO DELAMINATE .

Fail 27 May 2010 121,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY ,ANTI RATTLE SPRING MISSING N/S/F BRAKE CALIPER , FRONT & REAR NO PLATES STARTING TO DELAMINATE .

Pass 28 May 2009 111,745 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear indicators

osr tyre close to wear indicators

rear discs worn

surface rust front discs

Fail 22 May 2009 111,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres close to wear indicators

osr tyre close to wear indicators

rear discs worn

surface rust front discs

Pass 23 Jan 2008 105,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,692 miles

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

n/s/r fog n/working

Fail 31 Jan 2007 77,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r fog lamp not working

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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NY53 FLX is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NY53 FLX, 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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NY53 FLX is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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