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FV04 AXT

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,390 mi
Last recorded189,390 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AXT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 189,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 189,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 180,235 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rubbing noise from offside front wheel

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 180,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rubbing noise from offside front wheel

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 175,350 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 175,347 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 167,567 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 167,564 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Tow bar (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Small exhaust blow front flexi

Pass 17 Jun 2015 152,047 miles

Both front tyres and o/s rear worn close to legal limit in inner edges

O/s headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 20 Jun 2014 142,916 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 142,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 132,931 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 132,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 May 2012 125,406 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 125,387 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Apr 2011 116,328 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 116,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,010 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 104,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,459 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 86,459 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 73,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FV04 AXT is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV04 AXT, 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 FV04 AXT registered?

FV04 AXT is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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