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YA53 SYC

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,483 mi
Last recorded88,483 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 SYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,483 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 82,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 75,280 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 75,280 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 69,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper piston dust cover split

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,996 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 10 Nov 2021 65,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 60,335 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 60,335 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,260 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,414 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,080 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

engine light on

offside headlamp deflector slightly loose causing beam image to move slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,183 miles

rear nearside tyre sidewall scuffed outer

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,460 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,611 miles

Engine light on.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2013 40,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Engine light on.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,129 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,957 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,689 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,684 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,284 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 33,284 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,702 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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YA53 SYC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA53 SYC, 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 YA53 SYC registered?

YA53 SYC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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