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YU53 LDY

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,039 mi
Last recorded216,039 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LDY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 216,039 miles

Front h.lights poor beam image

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 201,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 201,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 189,613 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 189,613 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 178,472 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 178,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 178,286 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 168,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 168,426 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2014 154,173 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 145,430 miles

airbag light on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 145,427 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 Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Mar 2012 137,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 129,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 129,313 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 118,349 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 109,715 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 109,715 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,411 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 86,750 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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YU53 LDY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YU53 LDY, 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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YU53 LDY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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