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SO54 HFL

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,699 mi
Last recorded147,699 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 HFL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 147,699 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,488 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 135,481 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,825 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,663 miles

Electronic parking brake control repaired, but not inappropriately NSR PLUG SECURED WITH SILICONE BUT NOT INSECURE (3.1.8)

FRONT TYRES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing FRONTS AND REARS (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 103,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 103,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,550 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.S.F. TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,550 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N.S.F. TYRE OUTER WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,345 miles

O/s rear brakd disc has been overheating with the caliper being sticky

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,963 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,023 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 66,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,352 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,373 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 47,373 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,647 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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SO54 HFL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SO54 HFL, 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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SO54 HFL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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