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AU54 OVG

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

316,423 mi
Last recorded316,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 316,423 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 316,405 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE --- BACK ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ---- FIRST ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 305,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog light cracked

slight exhaust smell under bonnet

Fail 17 Jan 2020 305,129 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light cracked

slight exhaust smell under bonnet

Pass 25 Jan 2019 292,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both Drop links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light cracked

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear bump stops (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 272,228 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Nearside sill damaged

Rear both rear bump stops perished and detached

engine light on

injector compression leak bank 1

Fail 9 Feb 2018 272,228 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp cracked

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear both rear bump stops perished and detached

engine light on

injector compression leak bank 1

Pass 4 Oct 2016 247,036 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 30 Sep 2016 246,999 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 236,739 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light illuminated.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 236,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light illuminated.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 215,222 miles

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

eml warning lamp on

n/s/f outer sill damaged

suspect injector leaking at seal

Pass 25 Sep 2013 199,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml warning lamp on

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s under tray insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2013 199,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml warning lamp on

n/s outer sill damaged

o/s under tray insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 176,296 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

engine management lamp illuminated

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 152,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 132,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 132,681 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 105,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 79,095 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,346 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 51,345 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AU54 OVG is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU54 OVG, 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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AU54 OVG is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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