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BP53 LKF

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,264 mi
Last recorded163,264 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 LKF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 163,264 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 163,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 146,336 miles

ADVISE, both front headlight lenses deteriorating.(clouding)

ADVISE, both rear brake flexi hoses perishing.

ADVISE, nearside front door mirror glass cracked.

ADVISE, nearside front outer c v gaiter perishing.

ADVISE, offside front outer c v gaiter pin-holed.

ADVISE, offside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, offside front side light bulb dim.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,452 miles

ADVISE, both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, nearside door mirror glass cracked.

ADVISE, offside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Fail 9 Jul 2012 132,256 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE, SMELL OF FUEL PRESENT BUT UNABLE TO DETECT LOCATION. UNABLE TO CHECK UNDER BONNET DUE TO UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET.

ADVISE, nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, offside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, oil leak.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,586 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 115,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 94,960 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 93,643 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 91,221 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 91,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 76,471 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 76,461 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BP53 LKF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP53 LKF, 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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BP53 LKF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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