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RV54 MPE

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

301,993 mi
Last recorded301,993 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 MPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 301,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 285,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 267,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2023 241,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 228,678 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 228,678 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 216,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 204,445 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 197,068 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 197,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 184,973 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 175,698 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 175,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 163,623 miles

1ltr oil added for test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 13 Nov 2015 163,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

1ltr oil added for test

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,674 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,262 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 128,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 128,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 119,247 miles

rear discs worn & light binding on rear brabes

Fail 5 Oct 2011 119,247 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear discs worn & light binding on rear brabes

Pass 11 Oct 2010 110,841 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,587 miles

rear brake pads very low.cv boots very perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,875 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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RV54 MPE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RV54 MPE, 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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RV54 MPE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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