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BT53 VNL

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,962 mi
Last recorded183,962 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VNL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 183,962 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 168,222 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 163,566 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 163,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 156,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 151,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 142,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 126,617 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 126,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 108,025 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,814 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 72,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,257 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 52,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,189 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 29,171 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 29,130 miles

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

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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BT53 VNL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BT53 VNL, 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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BT53 VNL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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