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BL04 YZS

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,887 mi
Last recorded90,887 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YZS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,887 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 87,282 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 84,787 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 84,787 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,052 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 80,044 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rear arm, lower strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S/F Headlamp, dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rear arm, lower strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - Borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rear arm, lower strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

O/S/F Headlamp, dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rear arm, lower strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel - Borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,833 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

rear bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,802 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,342 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,316 miles

both front tyre walls have slight age related cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,243 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 45,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,785 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,104 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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BL04 YZS is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BL04 YZS, 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 BL04 YZS registered?

BL04 YZS is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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