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FC04 HSJ

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,916 mi
Last recorded200,916 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 HSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 200,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 189,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 189,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 177,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside indicator tell tail light output reduced

Pass 5 Sep 2016 158,327 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside dash tell tail dim

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 158,327 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside dash tell tail dim

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 147,062 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

The offside front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

the nearside indicator tell talw not flashing when turning left.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 147,059 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear and offside rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

The offside front to rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

the nearside indicator tell talw not flashing when turning left.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 137,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The off side and near side front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side front outer cv joint gaiters are deteriorated.

The off side and near side headlight lenses are deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 137,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The off side and near side front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side front outer cv joint gaiters are deteriorated.

The off side and near side headlight lenses are deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,168 miles

All four flexi hoses starting to deteriorate.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The offside front to rear brake pipe showing some corrosion.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 128,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All four flexi hoses starting to deteriorate.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion.

The offside front to rear brake pipe showing some corrosion.

The rear brake pads worn very close to the limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 118,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The left turning indicator warning light on dash dull.

The rear brake pads showing signs of wear.

The rear discs showing some wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 107,968 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 107,965 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 98,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,145 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 83,075 miles

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

nearside cv gaitor slightly perished

Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,695 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,034 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 49,034 miles

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

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

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

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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FC04 HSJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FC04 HSJ, 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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FC04 HSJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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