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FX04 NCU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,263 mi
Last recorded197,263 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 NCU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 197,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel hose /pipe ferrules corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 197,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel hose /pipe ferrules corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 195,804 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel hose /pipe ferrules corroded ()

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 191,585 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel hose /pipe ferrules corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 191,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel hose /pipe ferrules corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 187,998 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Wearing on Outer edge Worn on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel hose /pipe ferrules corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 183,532 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge worn, cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear [both] fuel hose /pipe ferrules corroded

Rear brakes have uneven application

Pass 25 Feb 2021 180,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking/perishig

borh rear fuel hose/pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 180,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking/perishig

borh rear fuel hose/pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2020 179,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre valve stem perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2020 179,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 173,492 miles

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

both front tyres inner edge wear

offside rear tyre valve stem perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2018 168,615 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Mar 2018 168,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,673 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front track rod end ball joint has play

Fail 13 Mar 2017 161,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front track rod end ball joint has play

Pass 21 Mar 2016 154,051 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread, not exposing ply/cord

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 153,738 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in tread, not exposing ply/cord

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear upper brake pipe hidden behind under-tray so not inspected

Pass 26 Feb 2014 140,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear upper brake pipe hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2013 135,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 135,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 131,267 miles

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)

bonnet safety catch slightly stiff

nearside indicator tell tale not illuminating

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 126,611 miles

Offside Front 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)

bonnet saftey catch stiff

nearside indicator tell tale not illuminating

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 116,256 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 116,237 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,945 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 58,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,181 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 25,182 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FX04 NCU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX04 NCU, 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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FX04 NCU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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