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OV54 ATU

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,556 mi
Last recorded189,556 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 ATU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 189,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 179,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2022 179,845 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 166,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 166,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 161,877 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 147,230 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2015 147,229 miles

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

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2015 144,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight dipped beam patterns slightly hazy and bulkbs slightly discoloured

both rear outer tyre walls slightly damaged

dipped beam image slightly hazy on both headlights

front and rear tyres different sizes

front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear outer tyre wall deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 130,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 127,024 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 126,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 126,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,423 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 77,587 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,149 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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OV54 ATU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV54 ATU, 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 ATU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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