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AM04 DTZ

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,182 mi
Last recorded97,182 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 DTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 97,182 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values reading was 7.10, then 6.60 and brought eml on (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users close to a fail (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ouster pad is about 6 mm but inner looks lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,366 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management "tell tale" illuminating

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear to nearside rear, and surrounding components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some underbody components corroded, but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,846 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 80,840 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,500 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 77,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 74,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 70,796 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,468 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 67,467 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

seal aroumd n/s/r caliper split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,677 miles

nsf and osf upper rear suspension link bushes starting to perish

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front anti roll bar drop links corroded

nsf and osf upper rear suspension link bushes starting to perish

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 52,012 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,958 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,858 miles

both front outer cv gaiters are perishing

lots of small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 May 2008 34,665 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,773 miles

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

front number plate has got a crack in it

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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AM04 DTZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AM04 DTZ, 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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AM04 DTZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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