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SW54 FOA

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

192,947 mi
Last recorded192,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 FOA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 192,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 185,344 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 185,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket dissconected

Pass 9 Jan 2019 172,853 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 172,847 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut down to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deep splits (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear o/s & n/s exhaust heat shields insecure .

Pass 12 Dec 2017 161,002 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 161,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,640 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 151,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 141,007 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 141,007 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 131,362 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 131,362 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,887 miles

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

front side windows are tinted

Fail 6 Dec 2013 116,887 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,918 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2011 86,603 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,739 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,606 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,866 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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SW54 FOA is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SW54 FOA, 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 SW54 FOA registered?

SW54 FOA is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is SW54 FOA safe to buy?

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