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RN53 NHC

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,925 mi
Last recorded212,925 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 NHC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 212,925 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bleb in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a lot of play ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 200,555 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 200,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 172,744 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses and ferrules show corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beams start to defuse (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 172,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses and ferrules show corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beams start to defuse (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongey

Pass 13 Mar 2018 157,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Unable to test rear seat belts due to rear saloon area laden

Pass 17 Mar 2017 145,291 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 104,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,176 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 46,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,238 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,868 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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RN53 NHC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RN53 NHC, 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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RN53 NHC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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