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SN53 EGP

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,695 mi
Last recorded190,695 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 EGP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 190,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 187,010 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 183,779 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 180,284 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 180,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 173,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 172,978 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn clicking (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 164,774 miles

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

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 28 Oct 2015 164,772 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 14 Oct 2014 151,026 miles

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s outer cv boot loose on shaft

Fail 9 Oct 2014 151,025 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s outer cv boot loose on shaft

Pass 3 Oct 2013 137,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 137,485 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,291 miles

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

oil leak from turbo pipe

Fail 2 Oct 2012 126,289 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2011 116,464 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 116,464 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,819 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 106,766 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f bumper insecure lower section

Pass 3 Nov 2009 98,541 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,177 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,461 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 78,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn

front tyres worn low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,636 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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SN53 EGP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN53 EGP, 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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SN53 EGP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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