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DG04 USU

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,417 mi
Last recorded166,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 USU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 166,417 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 155,034 miles

play in the front o/s front ball joint

rear n/s tyre low tread 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jan 2015 142,632 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 142,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 124,158 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 124,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 116,525 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,279 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 98,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,567 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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DG04 USU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG04 USU, 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 DG04 USU registered?

DG04 USU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is DG04 USU safe to buy?

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