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AX54 ETL

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,627 mi
Last recorded120,627 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 ETL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 120,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall very badly perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre sidewall very badly perished

Fail 8 Mar 2017 120,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall very badly perished

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre sidewall very badly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,266 miles

oil leak sump area

Fail 17 Mar 2016 111,175 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

oil leak sump area

Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neareside front wing damaged

offside front seat difficult to move

rear child seats fitted incorrectly

Fail 12 Mar 2015 105,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neareside front wing damaged

offside front seat difficult to move

rear child seats fitted incorrectly

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,128 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,101 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,101 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damage, not showing cords

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,614 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 84,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,329 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,405 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,706 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 47,706 miles

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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AX54 ETL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AX54 ETL, 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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AX54 ETL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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