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BA04 GWF

2004 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,951 mi
Last recorded162,951 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 GWF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 162,951 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 156,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 156,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 149,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,521 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 145,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,737 miles

ARB LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT SHOCK ARBS VERY RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SPRING PLATEs CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2020 135,737 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working awkward to access (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2454018 will req. tracking. adjuster look seized. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ARB LINK BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing FRONT SHOCK ARBS VERY RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SPRING PLATEs CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields at rear loose

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS AND PADS QUITE WORN/SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR WISHBONE ALLOY SPRING SUPPORTS CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 129,897 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system slight weep ABS pipe now re-torqued and dry. (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS AND PADS QUITE WORN/SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working involved removing AFilter to gain access. (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR WISHBONE ALLOY SPRING SUPPORTS CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,570 miles

REAR WISHBONE SPRING LOWER RETAINERS DETERIORATING. MARKED YELLOW

VERY WET BOOT FLOOR/SPARE WHEEL AREA.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,319 miles

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

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

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

all front suspension upper arm bushes perished but not resulting in exsess movment

steering has knocking noise but no visable play

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,222 miles

ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNDERINFLATED. ALSO QUITE WORN AND SIDEWALL DAMAGE. REC RENEWAL

REAR SUSPENSION ALLOY BUSHINGS CORRODING

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2015 101,478 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,281 miles

knock from steering when rocked

Fail 7 Mar 2014 95,281 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlight adjuster light on

knock from steering when rocked

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight level light on / aims are correct

Fail 8 Mar 2013 87,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight level light on / aims are correct

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auto aim warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,647 miles

rear indicators starting to lose colour

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,736 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,752 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 41,745 miles

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

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

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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BA04 GWF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BA04 GWF, 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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BA04 GWF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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