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FX04 UFU

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,211 mi
Last recorded161,211 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 UFU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 161,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 155,557 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 155,557 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 145,262 miles

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

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2011 145,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2010 133,067 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 133,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 113,589 miles

knock in steering rack?

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear coil spring lower locating housing corroded?

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2009 113,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

knock in steering rack?

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

rear coil spring lower locating housing corroded?

slight movement in both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2008 97,928 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 82,353 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r head lamp aim slighty low

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 UFU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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