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FL04 EXM

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,378 mi
Last recorded197,378 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 EXM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 197,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside Front Lower foremost suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover split and poor condition.......... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 197,241 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Rear Tailgate unable to close securely............ (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working High level stop lamp inop.......... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions out of limits.......... (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Emissions out of limits..........4.37......... (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front Headlamps very poor light output no beam image/ pattern.......... (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front tyres badly worn to limits and below/very poor condition......... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside Front Lower foremost suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover split and poor condition.......... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 193,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 188,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 183,307 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 183,307 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 177,296 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 177,296 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

dipstick housing tube broken

Pass 1 Apr 2019 167,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 156,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 156,332 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 146,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 135,044 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 135,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,147 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,899 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 90,172 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 75,230 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 75,230 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,842 miles

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

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

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

large nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,283 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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FL04 EXM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL04 EXM, 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 FL04 EXM registered?

FL04 EXM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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