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SM54 XBF

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,141 mi
Last recorded171,141 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 171,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 162,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 146,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 124,755 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 2 Dec 2013 124,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

engine management light on

front wipers starting to smear

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2012 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 96,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,585 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 19 Nov 2010 70,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 55,608 miles

unable to clearly see some componants under vehicle due to undertrays and shields.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 43,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,124 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 XBF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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