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SM54 LFK

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

190,120 mi
Last recorded190,120 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 190,120 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 189,987 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 171,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 162,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 153,669 miles

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

Nearside Front sign of corrosion bubble/outer sill

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2020 153,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front sign of corrosion bubble/outer sill

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2019 147,920 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn prematurely on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 147,918 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn excessively on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn prematurely on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 139,864 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 139,864 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,811 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 131,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,088 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 123,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 99,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,588 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,960 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 78,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 68,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,969 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 53,442 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 42,362 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,073 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 LFK is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LFK, 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 LFK is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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