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FA04 ZHV

2004 Audi RS6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi RS678,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 ZHV
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 87,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn edges

centre exhaust joint slight leak

under side damp with Oil

Fail 11 Sep 2019 85,836 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn edges

centre exhaust joint slight leak

under side damp with Oil

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,930 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,121 miles

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,297 miles

chip in screen

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 71,895 miles

chip in screen

engine man light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,424 miles

front brake pads wearing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,095 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 488,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 48,865 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,804 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,263 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 28,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi RS6?

Based on 15,293 MOT tests across 1,156 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
4,608
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 199
constant velocity joint gaiter split 167
Headlamp aim too low 114
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 110
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FA04 ZHV is a 2004 Audi RS6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 RS6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA04 ZHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA04 ZHV is a 2004 Audi RS6, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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