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ET04 HDG

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,631 mi
Last recorded72,631 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 HDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,631 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 70,939 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 70,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 62,769 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 62,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,147 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 55,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 48,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,443 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cooroed (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,559 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,415 miles

both front and offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

child saet fitted unable to fully inspect seat belt

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,679 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 18,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,282 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 14,602 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 12,992 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 10,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 6,087 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 626 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 HDG is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HDG, 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 HDG registered?

ET04 HDG is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is ET04 HDG safe to buy?

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