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GL04 VWS

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,827 mi
Last recorded165,827 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 165,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 157,569 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 157,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (front) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking At engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 152,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner face (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front slight judder (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 147,651 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 147,632 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 139,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 131,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 128,671 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 128,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 106,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 92,740 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 92,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 73,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,478 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 VWS is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc 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 GL04 VWS, 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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GL04 VWS is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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