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SW53LBX
2004 AUDI A6
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53LBX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A6
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
30 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes going to and from osr flexy hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
4 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 139,666 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,868 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,014 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,122 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,069 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,776 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,949 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,812 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,821 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) Dangerous
29 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,091 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202629 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
31 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,501 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,777 MI
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SW53LBX was registered on 2004-02-03
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