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VK54 AWJ

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

218,924 mi
Last recorded218,924 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 AWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 218,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corosion to sills and small holes at front outside prescribed area

Fail 19 Jan 2021 218,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint incorrect nut fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corosion to sills and small holes at front outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Jul 2019 205,333 miles

Offside rear tyre down to 3mm

Underside corroded in places

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Connecting on to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Connecting on to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 205,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Connecting on to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Connecting on to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre down to 3mm

Underside corroded in places

Fail 23 Mar 2019 205,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower - front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Upper - rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached Front subframe - offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Offside Rear 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))

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Rear diff - offside output seal slight oil leak

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 22 Mar 2018 195,849 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 195,849 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 176,072 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 169,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 162,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 150,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped.

O/S and N/S front upper suspension arms x4 inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

Steering rack has slight thrust.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 150,385 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped.

O/S and N/S front upper suspension arms x4 inner bushes starting to deteriorate.

Steering rack has slight thrust.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 128,729 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 108,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 108,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,089 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 83,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 71,538 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 71,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,569 miles

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

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

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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VK54 AWJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK54 AWJ, 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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VK54 AWJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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