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SP54 HLC

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

214,847 mi
Last recorded214,847 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HLC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 214,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 214,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 205,733 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 197,304 miles

Front head lights hazed

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 188,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 175,406 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 154,918 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 140,528 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 129,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded, pitted and lipped on inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front various suspension pins and bushes worn and perished, but no excessive play (front axle)

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost sub-frame bush deteriorated and worn, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost bushes on suspension arms worn, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in center of tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber misting oil at shaft seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost sub-frame bush deteriorated and worn, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost bushes on suspension arms worn, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade smearing windscreen

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

Rear various suspension pins and bushes worn and perished, but no excessive play (rear axle)

Fail 14 Dec 2018 129,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded, pitted and lipped on inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front various suspension pins and bushes worn and perished, but no excessive play (front axle)

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost sub-frame bush deteriorated and worn, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost bushes on suspension arms worn, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing windscreen

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in center of tread area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock absorber misting oil at shaft seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost sub-frame bush deteriorated and worn, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost and rearmost bushes on suspension arms worn, but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade smearing windscreen

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

Rear various suspension pins and bushes worn and perished, but no excessive play (rear axle)

Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,433 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,481 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,117 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 97,117 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT WORKING (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,221 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 91,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,114 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,349 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,234 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,266 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,519 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 29,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SP54 HLC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP54 HLC, 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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SP54 HLC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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