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SO53 UEC

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

208,905 mi
Last recorded208,905 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 UEC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 208,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 203,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 188,937 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 188,937 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 176,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 172,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 170,292 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 162,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with engine cover, sill covers and under trays obscuring view of some components.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 157,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp pattern's weak.

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 146,750 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers,under trays and engine covers obscuring view of some components.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 139,411 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 129,219 miles

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 123,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,229 miles

all drop link bushes worn badly

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Mar 2012 116,227 miles

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

all drop link bushes worn badly

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 108,580 miles

rear brake discs rusting and worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,919 miles

front brake discs marked/worn, front brake hoses cracked, uneven tyre wear.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs marked/worn, front brake hoses cracked, uneven tyre wear.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,808 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 90,600 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 82,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 73,793 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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SO53 UEC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 SO53 UEC, 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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What year was SO53 UEC registered?

SO53 UEC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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