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AF54 XXG

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,912 mi
Last recorded172,912 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 XXG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 172,912 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 172,912 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside rear brake calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 172,903 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected nearside and offside rear brake disc shields (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 170,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 170,721 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater not working nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported long metal brake to rear brakes[front to rear] (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 158,897 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 158,897 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,965 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 140,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 133,049 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 119,339 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 107,255 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 106,882 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 95,659 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 85,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 85,754 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 74,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AF54 XXG is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF54 XXG, 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 AF54 XXG registered?

AF54 XXG is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is AF54 XXG safe to buy?

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