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GL04 PRV

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,303 mi
Last recorded161,303 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 PRV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 161,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 154,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 148,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 143,371 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 143,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 136,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 129,570 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 129,570 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 124,059 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2018 111,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 111,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,322 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 99,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,711 miles

n/s beam pattern poor

Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,135 miles

front tyre worn on inner edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 72,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 72,887 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear tuyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Feb 2013 68,496 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides rear tuyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,368 miles

b oth fron t tyres wearing on inner edges

evidence of mice under bonnet

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 57,071 miles

poss mice have been under bonnet

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,068 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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GL04 PRV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL04 PRV, 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 GL04 PRV registered?

GL04 PRV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is GL04 PRV safe to buy?

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