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WG53 WDE

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 129,332 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 129,267 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,174 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 99,174 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,207 miles

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

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Both rear tyes perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,302 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,223 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,278 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 55,278 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,769 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,875 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,875 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,683 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,491 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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WG53 WDE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel 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 WG53 WDE, 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 WG53 WDE registered?

WG53 WDE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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