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FM04 HDV

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,268 mi
Last recorded225,268 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HDV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 225,268 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 212,539 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 201,870 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 201,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 186,932 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 173,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 173,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 154,329 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 135,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 123,149 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 106,153 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 106,153 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)

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

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

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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FM04 HDV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FM04 HDV, 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 FM04 HDV registered?

FM04 HDV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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