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BN54 HCA

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,513 mi
Last recorded197,513 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 HCA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 197,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 187,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 179,877 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,699 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 162,534 miles

Offside and nearside rear brakes a little tight when rotated by hand. No binding evident on roller brake test.

Offside and nearside upper suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 151,754 miles

Both rear spring lower saddle cushions deteriorated and splitting.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 137,135 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 137,135 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 124,618 miles

both rear lower rubber pads under rear springs deteriorated, but not affecting spring location.

Fail 21 Aug 2015 124,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear lower rubber pads under rear springs deteriorated, but not affecting spring location.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2012 80,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2011 65,139 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,901 miles

full undertray covers fitted

nearside and offside front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,004 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 48,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,643 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,890 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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BN54 HCA is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN54 HCA, 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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BN54 HCA is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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