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SB54 VUP

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,172 mi
Last recorded168,172 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 VUP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 168,172 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 158,910 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 144,705 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 22 Nov 2017 144,518 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2016 136,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Nov 2016 136,682 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 126,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished, cracking

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished, cracking 2012 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished, cracking 2012

child seat fitted

spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Dec 2015 126,021 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working both (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished, cracking

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished, cracking 2012 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished, cracking 2012

child seat fitted

spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,788 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 106,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 106,668 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 95,096 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 76,637 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 76,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,705 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 62,658 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 52,239 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre tread worn very low on edges

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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SB54 VUP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB54 VUP, 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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SB54 VUP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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