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OE53 KPL

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

184,374 mi
Last recorded184,374 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 KPL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 184,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 184,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 171,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

various components corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2020 171,461 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and worn inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (l))

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corrosion on surfaces

steering noisy when turning on idle

various components corroding

Pass 30 May 2019 166,401 miles

2 x headlamps clouded

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Fail 29 May 2019 166,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate missing in boot (0.1 (a))

2 x headlamps clouded

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,053 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 156,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jamed (5.2.5b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml (4.1.E.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condinsation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges and tread low

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on?

engine cover and rear under trays fitted

tested as presented rear seats folded down

Fail 31 Mar 2017 141,858 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condinsation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges and tread low

Oil leak ()

brake pad warning light on?

engine cover and rear under trays fitted

tested as presented rear seats folded down

Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,060 miles

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

engine cover and rear undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 130,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

engine cover and rear undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 117,813 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 117,813 miles

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 107,867 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 107,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

advise front and rear brake pads low on wear

advise front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,257 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 75,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front wipers smear

o/s head lamp adjust faulty just met req position

Pass 1 May 2012 75,310 miles

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

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

front wipers smear

o/s head lamp adjust faulty just met req position

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,743 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 71,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,127 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 69,127 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,528 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 KPL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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