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FP04 SZU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,807 mi
Last recorded206,807 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 SZU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 206,807 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 206,807 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 191,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 185,934 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 179,925 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 174,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 174,269 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 157,479 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 157,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 144,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 144,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 May 2010 116,747 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 104,165 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 104,165 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,613 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,289 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 77,288 miles

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

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

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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FP04 SZU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP04 SZU, 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 FP04 SZU registered?

FP04 SZU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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