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OW53 AWC

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,798 mi
Last recorded110,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 AWC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 110,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

amber pad wear lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Dec 2022 110,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire all return pipes from injectors leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective image only just passable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective image only just passable,lens require polishing to improve image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

amber brake pad warning lit but pads appear to be over minimum thickness

outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,443 miles

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

pad warning light on [pads look ok]

Fail 1 Dec 2021 108,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

pad warning light on [pads look ok]

Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,109 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

auto gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 99,516 miles

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

auto box leaking oil

front tyres wearing on outer treads

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,316 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2018 95,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Both front disc rusting ) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Cracking to the rubber hose) (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer 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)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (Cracking to the rubber hose) (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 90,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Upper front (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 86,690 miles

adviced front discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,940 miles

adviced several nailes in rear tyres

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adviced several nailes in rear tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,160 miles

adviced front tyres outer treads smooth

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,192 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,936 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 63,930 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 19 May 2011 54,209 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 54,209 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear discs in poor condition.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,631 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 49,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,400 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 46,400 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,963 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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OW53 AWC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OW53 AWC, 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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OW53 AWC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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