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YW53 BFU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,180 mi
Last recorded162,180 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 BFU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 162,180 miles

Central Stop lamp disconnected

engine cover fitted

engine management light on on dash

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 162,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL4 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on on dash

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2016 149,610 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot stated to deteriorate (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2015 142,404 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 142,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 136,835 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 110,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,157 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,480 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,677 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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YW53 BFU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YW53 BFU, 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 YW53 BFU registered?

YW53 BFU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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