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WL53 GAU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,519 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear spring lower rubber mount deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,139 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 91,137 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,093 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 82,999 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 82,982 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,244 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 79,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,880 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,880 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 70,256 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,256 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm

Pass 11 Sep 2009 61,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,917 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,299 miles

offside rear tyre cracking between tread and on side wall.

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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WL53 GAU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc 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 WL53 GAU, 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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WL53 GAU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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