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OV54 AKU

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,056 mi
Last recorded152,056 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 AKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 152,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 148,373 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 147,633 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 147,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 146,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover

undertray

Fail 26 Oct 2018 146,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover

undertray

Pass 27 Oct 2017 144,801 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 144,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 140,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 137,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 133,640 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 130,115 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 124,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 119,836 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s rear tyre perrished on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2009 110,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 95,896 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 95,584 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 71,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV54 AKU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV54 AKU, 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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OV54 AKU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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