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AK04 HLN

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,462 mi
Last recorded167,462 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HLN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 167,462 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Near & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Request By Mot Tester. Vehicle Needs To Be Cleaned Inside Before Returning For A Re Test Due To Mould, Bacteria And Rubbish

Fail 12 Nov 2020 167,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near & Off Side Marked (Near Rear Axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Near & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near & Off Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Request By Mot Tester. Vehicle Needs To Be Cleaned Inside Before Returning For A Re Test Due To Mould, Bacteria And Rubbish

Pass 14 Nov 2019 158,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s & o/s/f wings light corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2018 148,613 miles

Front brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode slight

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2017 135,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underbody guards fitted at test.

condition o/s/f outer cv boot

condition of all brake pipes

corrosion o/s/f wing

Fail 9 Dec 2017 135,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underbody guards fitted at test.

Pass 11 Dec 2016 121,321 miles

Underbody guards fitted at test.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,498 miles

front upper suspension bushes slight perishing

nsf /osf anti roll bar bushes slight perishing

osf cv boot slight perishing still preventing ingress

Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,291 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 111,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 105,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 105,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 98,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,424 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 83,904 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 77,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,463 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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AK04 HLN is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK04 HLN, 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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What year was AK04 HLN registered?

AK04 HLN is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AK04 HLN safe to buy?

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