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SW54KBU
2004 AUDI A6
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1871cc
General Information
- Registration SW54KBU
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A6
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1871cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 254,710 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings worn (6.1.2 (a))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear. Bush also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm connecting to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Heat shield cover above the exhaust backbox not fully secure
7 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 254,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear. Bush also worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm connecting to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Heat shield cover above the exhaust backbox not fully secure
- Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mountings worn (6.1.2 (a))
13 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 246,009 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 246,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked in Yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 237,109 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024 12 Jun 202618 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 226,300 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 226,220 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 216,815 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2022 12 Jun 20268 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 216,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 205,119 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 205,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 197,658 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019 12 Jun 20264 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 186,613 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower ball joints squeaking
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,953 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017 12 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,265 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
21 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 146,230 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,230 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,078 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202631 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,915 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
1 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,222 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,418 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 12 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,804 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 12 Jun 202614 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,552 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 12 Jun 202630 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,103 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2008 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW54KBU was registered on 2004-12-22
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