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ET04 EBV

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,009 mi
Last recorded193,009 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 EBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 193,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres have perishing cracks within tread

Fail 26 Oct 2016 193,009 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres have perishing cracks within tread

Pass 20 Oct 2015 189,327 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated but all brake pads and fluid level okay

Engine management lamp on

Headlamps slightly discoloured

Offside front door slightly hard to open from outside

Fail 19 Oct 2015 189,322 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning lamp on (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Engine management lamp on

Headlamps slightly discoloured

Offside front door slightly hard to open from outside

Pass 5 Nov 2014 184,884 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front to rear brake pipes have white corrosion appearing on them

Fail 5 Nov 2014 184,884 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front to rear brake pipes have white corrosion appearing on them

Pass 6 Nov 2013 181,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 177,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 174,912 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 174,912 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 169,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 169,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 127,022 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 127,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,035 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 EBV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ET04 EBV, 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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ET04 EBV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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