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FL04 WRE

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,780 mi
Last recorded143,780 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 WRE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 143,780 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm ball joint dust cover split (arm that anti roll bar drop link and shocker mount to) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed door does not latch in the closed position easily, if you open the nearside rear door and close it the nearside front door opens (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible lower spring seat rubber mounting deteriorated and parts missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible lower spring seat rubber mounting deteriorated and parts missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted outer brake pad lining come adrift from metal backing and crumbling away (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Advise fog light missing

Nearside Front Advise front wing corroded and holed non structural

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise front upper suspension arm bush un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise front to rear main metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively hand brake pivot stuck in the on position (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 142,055 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f bumper damaged / gaffa tape repaired / n/s/f grill / spot light missing / advise attention

Offside Rear damage to o/s/r body work

both head light lens fogged over / beam patterns slightly deffused / advise attention to clean up

n/s indicator warning light on dash inop / audiable sound / advise attention

underside / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2022 139,905 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper lower panel damage

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

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

Offside Rear Body qater panel damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing At tharead brath (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil symp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 137,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 135,777 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 135,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 130,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface AND WING DAMAGED (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 130,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface AND WING DAMAGED (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 126,460 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,528 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 118,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 112,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 107,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 107,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 103,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,629 miles

slight variation on nearside front brakes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,977 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,586 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,272 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,973 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 WRE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FL04 WRE, 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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FL04 WRE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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