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SM54 LCV

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,112 mi
Last recorded115,112 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 LCV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 115,112 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 104,189 miles

Front nearside and offside headlamp plastic lens covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover over ball joint not clipped (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear indicator wear blocks and inner and outer tread edges worn very low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puntured ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 104,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner carrier rubber badly worn and deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner carrier rubber badly worn and deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front nearside and offside headlamp plastic lens covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover over ball joint not clipped (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear indicator wear blocks and inner and outer tread edges worn very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puntured ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,996 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shock absorbers slightly weakened

Fail 20 Mar 2017 93,950 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shock absorbers slightly weakened

Pass 19 Mar 2016 83,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn from the inside

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,164 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,255 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 58,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,035 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 39,033 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LCV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM54 LCV, 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 LCV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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