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YE54 VZT

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

254,435 mi
Last recorded254,435 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 VZT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 254,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight aims adjusted on test

Fail 18 Feb 2019 254,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush bonding failed have marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 245,090 miles

dash board lights faulty

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

Oil leak ()

damage nearside rear wheel

Fail 17 Feb 2018 245,090 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

damage nearside rear wheel

dash board lights faulty

Fail 15 Jan 2018 244,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak at intercooler pipe ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 222,818 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 212,384 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 212,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 206,256 miles

front brake discs poor condition

n/s visual tell tale n/working

o/s wiper blade condition borderline

Fail 9 Dec 2014 206,178 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)

front brake discs poor condition

n/s visual tell tale n/working

o/s wiper blade condition borderline

Fail 5 Dec 2014 206,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs excessivly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 206,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs excessivly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 198,755 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no oil on dipstick topped up by 1 litre

Pass 9 Dec 2013 198,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no oil on dipstick topped up by 1 litre

Pass 16 Nov 2012 173,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 173,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 148,071 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 148,071 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 120,535 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,197 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

alternator belt sqeeling intermitant on full lock. ok for tome of test.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,682 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

both front wipers poor

rear discs and pads 80-90% worn

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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YE54 VZT is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YE54 VZT, 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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YE54 VZT is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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