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RL53 CSO

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,708 mi
Last recorded183,708 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 CSO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 183,708 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 183,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 177,495 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 167,696 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 156,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 138,664 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 138,663 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 134,973 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 125,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 120,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 120,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,941 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 112,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 102,474 miles

front and rear number plate

two front tyres outside edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,274 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 63,483 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,626 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,588 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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RL53 CSO is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RL53 CSO, 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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RL53 CSO is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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