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OE53 KOW

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,965 mi
Last recorded166,965 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 KOW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 166,965 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 166,965 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 158,858 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 148,358 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 140,294 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 129,184 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 113,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2012 113,131 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 100,985 miles

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Fail 4 May 2011 100,985 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2010 95,004 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 88,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 88,619 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,588 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs deteriorated (wear and corrosion)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,986 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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OE53 KOW is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE53 KOW, 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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OE53 KOW is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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