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VK54 BWM

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

221,585 mi
Last recorded221,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BWM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 221,585 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side both arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 221,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 218,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 218,197 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 208,215 miles

Lower Covers Fitted

MIL Light on

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner front (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner front (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Top Covers Fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 208,195 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended inner rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Covers Fitted

MIL Light on

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner front (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner front (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Top Covers Fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 197,343 miles

EML on

Pass 10 Jan 2014 190,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 180,158 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

osf tyre cut

Fail 13 Nov 2012 180,158 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf tyre cut

Pass 16 Sep 2011 173,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

front tyres different size to rear

offside rear light lens cracked and has water in

Fail 20 Aug 2010 157,463 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2010 157,463 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2009 140,585 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 118,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 94,224 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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VK54 BWM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BWM, 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 BWM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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