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FY04 XDV

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

245,387 mi
Last recorded245,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XDV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2018 245,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 243,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 239,379 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 234,383 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 229,048 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 221,936 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 212,767 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 202,839 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 202,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 196,952 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 186,774 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 179,740 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 179,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 168,977 miles

as before

Fail 29 Mar 2007 168,977 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly across tread, may cause vibration

n/s/r tyre has slight cuts to outer sidewall

rear wiper blade split

windscreen cracked top o/s

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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FY04 XDV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY04 XDV, 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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FY04 XDV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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