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SM54 LDY

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,288 mi
Last recorded175,288 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 LDY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 175,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At sprung flexipipe behind off side cat/lambda probe. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Heatshield loose and vibrating

Oil leak Off Side lower engine ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 166,330 miles

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

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

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

both rear lens cracked

n/s/r tyre worn close to ply

o/s exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2016 166,195 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear lens cracked

n/s/r tyre worn close to ply

o/s exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 155,457 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 155,457 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 147,018 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 147,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 134,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 134,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 121,551 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 121,551 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,427 miles

Both rear spring lower centralisers corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 101,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear spring lower centralisers corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,761 miles

front tyres uneven wear

rear lower road spring seats showing corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,761 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres uneven wear

rear lower road spring seats showing corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,858 miles

245/40 ZR18 - Offside rear tyre right on legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,046 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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SM54 LDY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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