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FY54 RVZ

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,042 mi
Last recorded184,042 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 184,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 183,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 178,484 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 178,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 178,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 169,917 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 169,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 163,428 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 156,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 156,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 147,260 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 136,155 miles

front brake discs faces edges rusty

front offside tyre edges slightly worn

Fail 15 May 2013 136,066 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake discs faces edges rusty

handbrake lever travel

Pass 10 Jul 2012 128,317 miles

front brake discs faces edges rusty

handbrake lever travel

rear brake discs faces rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 112,862 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 101,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 84,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 84,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 66,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,362 miles

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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FY54 RVZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY54 RVZ, 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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FY54 RVZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2004.

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