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OV54 AVG

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,287 mi
Last recorded138,287 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 AVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 138,287 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) All ()

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 138,118 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both top arms inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake noisy

Fail 24 Aug 2022 126,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake noisy

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Fail 26 Aug 2021 118,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,312 miles

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 99,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 97,814 miles

aims slightly faded

all brake discs slightly worn

child seat centre rear

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,468 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 92,335 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bank flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear light cluster deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,211 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,189 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,295 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 43,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,917 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,193 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 37,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,212 miles

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)

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

front tyre wear low.

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 AVG is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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