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OV53 YMZ

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,136 mi
Last recorded174,136 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 174,136 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 164,214 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 164,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer C V Gaiter poor/ Cracks

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 148,557 miles

Nearside Front CV gaitor cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2019 148,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front CV gaitor cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2018 138,454 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 138,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,398 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,398 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,485 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 103,529 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 93,361 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 83,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillery belt falling apart

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,639 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 63,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,240 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,926 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,083 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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OV53 YMZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV53 YMZ, 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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OV53 YMZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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