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XO03 SEP

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,641 mi
Last recorded156,641 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO03 SEP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 156,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 156,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside + Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge - 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 145,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - Tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 145,560 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Poor beam image - condensation in lens (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm - Tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 134,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slightly play detected at the steering wheel

Fail 16 Jan 2018 134,057 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split both side (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slightly play detected at the steering wheel

Fail 25 Sep 2017 133,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 133,727 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,204 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 107,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,682 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,322 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 73,085 miles

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

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

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

evidence of o/s/f tyre slightly touching inner arch trim on full left hand lock, clearing ok on mot test.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 73,085 miles

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

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

evidence of o/s/f tyre slightly touching inner arch trim on full left hand lock, clearing ok on mot test.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Movement/wear showing at the offside front steering mechanism.

The nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bushes showing signs of wear.

The nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing some wear.

The offside front tyre showing some wear.

The rear brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Movement/wear showing at the offside front steering mechanism.

The front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 61,986 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Movement/wear showing at the offside front steering mechanism.

The front and rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion.

The offside front outer c/v boot cracked and perished but not letting the ingress of dirt into joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,936 miles

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The near side steering rack gaiter is in poor condition.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,806 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in places.

The off side and near side front outer cv boots are starting to perish/crack.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,076 miles

The near side rear tyre is wearing low around the outer edge of the tread.

The off side front upper suspension arm mounting bush is in poor condition - starting to become unbonded.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,166 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,697 miles

rear tyres;- o/s/r 2.5mm n/s/r 2mm

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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XO03 SEP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XO03 SEP, 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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XO03 SEP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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