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DE04 HKG

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,136 mi
Last recorded198,136 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 HKG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 198,136 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 190,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 20 Feb 2020 190,299 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 11 Feb 2019 177,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2018 168,404 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 159,161 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 152,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 143,341 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 131,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 120,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 109,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,163 miles

Front C-Links worn

Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front C-Links worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 80,495 miles

the rear number plate has faded

Fail 14 May 2009 80,474 miles

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

the rear number plate has faded

Pass 2 May 2008 67,252 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 54,961 miles

Rear tyres low tread

Slight play in the sttraight arm ball joint

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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DE04 HKG is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE04 HKG, 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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DE04 HKG is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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