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YA53 YDZ

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,859 mi
Last recorded180,859 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 YDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 180,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced + water in lens (1.7.5a)

advise fuel treatment to help emissions

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 24 May 2016 180,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced + water in lens (1.7.5a)

advise fuel treatment to help emissions

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 15 May 2015 174,097 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 173,922 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 168,982 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outer cv gaiter weaping

oil leak from engine

rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2014 168,981 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant leak

nearside outer cv gaiter weaping

oil leak from engine

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2013 165,124 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin - advise replacement

Fail 4 May 2013 165,124 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin - advise replacement

Pass 28 Apr 2012 159,890 miles

airbag warning light stays on indicating fault with system

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 152,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2011 152,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2010 150,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 126,550 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 113,014 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 94,931 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 94,931 miles

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

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 YDZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YDZ, 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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YA53 YDZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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