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RL53 EPY

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,035 mi
Last recorded216,035 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 EPY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 216,035 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 205,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 199,781 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass in poor condition ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 199,780 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass in poor condition ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass in poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 188,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 188,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 175,639 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 175,639 miles

both rear brake discs are pitted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 167,830 miles

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Fail 7 Mar 2017 167,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 163,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 163,075 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine covers fitted

undersheilds fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 155,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 144,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 131,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 118,264 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 84,192 miles

under sheilds fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 84,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under sheilds fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 84,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Washer jets require alignment.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 76,603 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 62,860 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 62,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,844 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 EPY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RL53 EPY, 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 EPY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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