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EF04 NXL

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,333 mi
Last recorded186,333 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 NXL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 186,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 174,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 174,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 169,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 167,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 162,348 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 162,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 156,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 149,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlights have product on lenses not seriuosly affecting beam image

center screen mounted brake light not in use

engine managment light on dash indicating possible fault

Fail 4 Mar 2015 149,863 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop light not working

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 141,877 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 141,877 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 139,658 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 129,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 120,846 miles

nearside front brake discs worn

nearside outer c.v. boot band poor

offside front brake disc worn

offside outer c.v. boot band poor

Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,618 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 106,618 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 84,646 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 19 May 2008 84,646 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 May 2007 59,067 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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EF04 NXL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF04 NXL, 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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EF04 NXL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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