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RA54 HCE

2004 Audi A6

Beige Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,764 mi
Last recorded100,764 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 HCE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,764 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 100,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 98,093 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,519 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 95,519 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,643 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 93,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 87,601 miles

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

oil level low

osr handbrake wire not correctly supported

Fail 13 Sep 2014 87,597 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

osr handbrake wire not correctly supported

Pass 28 Sep 2013 83,544 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

part of the o/s stop lamp does not illuminate

Pass 7 Sep 2009 62,905 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,094 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 55,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 44,696 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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RA54 HCE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA54 HCE, 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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RA54 HCE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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