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SE53 ATV

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,207 mi
Last recorded158,207 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 ATV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 158,207 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both n/s o/s outer shocker covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

brake warning light on at time test

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2019 142,141 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers door (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

brake warning light on at time test

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 131,674 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre has deep cracks

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing loose (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2018 131,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer tyre showing cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre has deep cracks

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing loose (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2017 126,992 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing loose (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2017 126,968 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both n/s o/s outer casing loose (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 120,950 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 109,189 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 99,790 miles

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 99,765 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,647 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to deteriate but still meet MOT criteria

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 70,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2010 64,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,377 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,143 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 56,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,953 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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SE53 ATV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE53 ATV, 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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SE53 ATV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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