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FIG 7979

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,667 mi
Last recorded142,667 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 7979
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 142,667 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 136,386 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 136,377 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))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box strap broken

plastic engine under tray loose

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall & split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r caliper wiring repaired and taped

Fail 18 Jun 2015 118,381 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 113,366 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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FIG 7979 is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FIG 7979, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIG 7979?

You can check the full history of FIG 7979 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIG 7979 registered?

FIG 7979 is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is FIG 7979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 7979 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 7979 have outstanding finance?

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