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FD04 TWX

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,501 mi
Last recorded202,501 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 TWX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 202,501 miles

all 4 tye valves cracked/perished.

both front head lamps diss-coloured.

both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm (front) mounting bushes starting to split.

o/s/f and o/s/r shocks light oil mist.

orange suspect (brake pad warning light) on dash.

various front suspension arm bushes (rubbers starting to de-bond)

various oil leaks.

Fail 9 Jan 2019 202,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ADVISE CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ADVISE CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front head lamps diss-coloured.

all 4 tye valves cracked/perished.

both n/s and o/s rear trailing arm (front) mounting bushes starting to split.

o/s/f and o/s/r shocks light oil mist.

orange suspect (brake pad warning light) on dash.

various front suspension arm bushes (rubbers starting to de-bond)

various oil leaks.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 198,491 miles

all 4 tyre valves cracking/perished.

both front head lamps starting to diss-colour.

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

brake pad warning light on dash.

o/s/f top rear suspension arm (inner bush) starting to de-bond.

oil mist o/s/f and o/s/r shocks.

rear trailing arm front mounting bushes starting to split/de-bond.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 198,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front (inner) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front (inner) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LEAKING. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyre valves cracking/perished.

both front head lamps starting to diss-colour.

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

brake pad warning light on dash.

o/s/f top rear suspension arm (inner bush) starting to de-bond.

oil mist o/s/f and o/s/r shocks.

rear trailing arm front mounting bushes starting to split/de-bond.

slight free play n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 193,567 miles

Nearside Front wires fouling on viscose fan, moved out the way temporary

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 193,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, in front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wires fouling on viscose fan, moved out the way temporary

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 181,127 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 181,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 168,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 168,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 156,991 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 156,991 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 145,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 134,434 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 134,360 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,316 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 14 Jul 2010 123,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Jun 2009 114,619 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 114,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,458 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 100,458 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,979 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 TWX is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FD04 TWX, 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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FD04 TWX is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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