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R55 BAO

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 151,507 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Side of Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 147,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 143,509 miles

Offside ( original front to rear metal suspension pipe )corroded - however this has been disconnected due to change of suspension and is not testable

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 143,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed adjustment (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside original front to rear metal suspension pipe corroded - however this is no longer connected to the vehicle as the suspension has been changed to coil over springs

Pass 7 Apr 2018 141,524 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limits

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has chunk out of side wall but not to cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 141,524 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to limits

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has chunk out of side wall but not to cords

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front on brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake pipes have been greased

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 138,641 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust system (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front on brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake pipes have been greased

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and offside front (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 129,133 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 129,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded upper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 124,598 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inside edges of tread,near side front and near side rear tyre rim protectors damaged,engine check light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 120,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front inner drive shaft boot split,engine under tray missing.

rear number plate loose

Fail 11 Feb 2014 120,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front inner drive shaft boot split,engine under tray missing.

rear number plate loose

Pass 22 Jan 2013 116,563 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 112,718 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 108,755 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 102,825 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 98,852 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 90,695 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 75,976 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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R55 BAO is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R55 BAO, 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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R55 BAO is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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