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SM54 ZFW

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,370 mi
Last recorded170,370 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 ZFW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 170,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2013 170,370 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 161,271 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 161,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 143,867 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 143,867 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,270 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 116,905 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 94,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,022 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 78,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,320 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 61,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZFW is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZFW, 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 ZFW is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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