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ET04 BWM

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,787 mi
Last recorded131,787 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BWM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,787 miles

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2020 131,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on pad face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on pad face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 107,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1.0mm and worn smooth to both shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on pad face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on pad face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,107 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,274 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 70,367 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 63,089 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 56,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,840 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 34,569 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 34,569 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,297 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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ET04 BWM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ET04 BWM, 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 ET04 BWM registered?

ET04 BWM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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