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ST54 MLZ

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

195,350 mi
Last recorded195,350 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 MLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2023 195,350 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 189,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 179,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2021 179,559 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 172,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 172,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 171,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 160,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 149,625 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 149,623 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. diferent tyres (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 145,968 miles

rear axel has slight corrosion

undertrays

Fail 8 Mar 2018 145,758 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear axel has slight corrosion

undertrays

Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,767 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls also have several cuts to the sidewall no chords showning (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 123,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls also have several cuts to the sidewall no chords showning (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 118,777 miles

both front drop links worn

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,389 miles

emissions test engine fitted with rev limiter

Fail 3 Feb 2015 106,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

emissions test engine fitted with rev limiter

Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,949 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure/ rear brake discs corroded/ wear in front drop links bushes

Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,949 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure/ rear brake discs corroded/ wear in front drop links bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,254 miles

front brake discs starting to corode

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear in both front drop links

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,888 miles

rear lamp units cracked/

Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,888 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear lamp units cracked/

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,411 miles

both rear lamp units damaged

rear pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 76,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,157 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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ST54 MLZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ST54 MLZ, 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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ST54 MLZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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