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SM54 EXE

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,115 mi
Last recorded156,115 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 EXE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 156,115 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 156,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 151,985 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 147,619 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 143,260 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 143,185 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 130,001 miles

passenger door mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2017 130,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r/brake pads/disc/caliper/ have gotten very hot at some time

passenger door mirror glass cracked

unable to check o/s/r/wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 2 Feb 2016 113,048 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 111,684 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake cable snapped during brake test (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,828 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 97,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Dec 2014 97,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n,s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2013 86,445 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 86,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,529 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low and perished

n/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 6 Dec 2011 65,079 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,079 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,663 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 54,660 miles

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)

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,946 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,946 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 35,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,579 miles

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

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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SM54 EXE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SM54 EXE, 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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SM54 EXE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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