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PE54 HWP

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,938 mi
Last recorded152,938 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 HWP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 152,938 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 152,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little or no effort when operated (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes deteriorated but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes deteriorated but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,401 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes, also have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in arch, not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes, also have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet open catch sticking

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2017 144,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes, also have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in arch, not fully visible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner bushes, also have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet open catch sticking

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 135,612 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear wishbones rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

check engine light illuminated

engine oil on low mark

front discs poor

front pads getting low

Fail 31 Aug 2016 135,607 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front of two (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear wishbones rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

check engine light illuminated

engine oil on low mark

front discs poor

front pads getting low

rear discs poor

Pass 16 Sep 2015 126,228 miles

all discs corroded

eml on

nsf brake pipe corroding

osf anti roll bar link perished

upper front suspension arms perished

Fail 15 Sep 2015 126,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eml on

headlight lenses deteriorated

nsf brake pipe corroding

osf anti roll bar link perished

upper front suspension arms perished

all discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 118,107 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 110,232 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,805 miles

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

offside rear tyre nail in shoulder, need vulc

Fail 13 Sep 2012 101,805 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre nail in shoulder, need vulc

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,882 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 91,882 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,268 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 81,240 miles

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

WEAR TO REAR DISC,S

Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,697 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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PE54 HWP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PE54 HWP, 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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PE54 HWP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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