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RL53 DFN

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,498 mi
Last recorded162,498 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 DFN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 162,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front and back joints (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside water in head lamp

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front and rear joints (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 153,147 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint SLIGHT LIFT MOVEMENT (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint SLIGHT LIFT MOVMENT (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 153,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint SLIGHT LIFT MOVEMENT (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint SLIGHT LIFT MOVMENT (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 145,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 145,036 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,586 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 130,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,785 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,852 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,948 miles

stone chips in windscreen

the nearside rear inner brake pad is worn low

the offside rear inner brake pad is worn to excess and its limit

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Fail 27 Jan 2009 63,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chips in windscreen

the nearside rear inner brake pad is worn low

the offside rear inner brake pad is worn to excess and its limit

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,627 miles

stone chips in windscreen

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,906 miles

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

plastic covers over door sills

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 DFN is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RL53 DFN, 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 DFN is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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