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AO04 LXY

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

276,285 mi
Last recorded276,285 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LXY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2017 276,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split/perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick very low / binding brakes (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement binding bad (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded /very rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded /very rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split/perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated out of shape/spliting (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded/very rusty (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure not bolted in to top of arm (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear (tyres) low on sides of tyres

Offside Rear (tyres) low on sides of tyers

Nearside Rear (brakes) caliper spring for hand brake missing / sized

Pass 8 Apr 2016 268,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 268,919 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Crack on Windscreen Outside Swept Area

EML Illuminated

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber Mounting Deteriorated. (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on Edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 254,435 miles

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

headlamp lenses in very poor condition + reduced light output

rear seats stowed - not tested

windscreen damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2015 254,220 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

headlamp lenses in very poor condition + reduced light output

rear seats stowed - not tested

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 224,800 miles

crack in top of screen outside swept area

engine mangement light on

front flexi hoses perrished

headlight patterns poor

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play front joints

Fail 10 Mar 2014 224,108 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

crack in top of screen outside swept area

engine mangement light on

front flexi hoses perrished

headlight patterns poor

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 190,254 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 166,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Fail 30 Apr 2012 166,571 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 142,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 142,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 123,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 123,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 99,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 99,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,457 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,677 miles

headlamp aim is flatline no kick up

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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AO04 LXY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AO04 LXY, 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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AO04 LXY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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