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FD04 EDV

2004 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,934 mi
Last recorded84,934 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 EDV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 84,934 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 81,504 miles

Rear axel corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2025 81,488 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2021 80,709 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 80,709 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 76,756 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 76,756 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,329 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2014 74,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts to both front tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2012 69,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts on offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 May 2011 67,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 67,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,706 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 64,098 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 64,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 61,278 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 56,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,129 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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FD04 EDV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FD04 EDV, 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 FD04 EDV registered?

FD04 EDV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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