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GR04 YVN

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,500 mi
Last recorded199,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 YVN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 199,500 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 191,283 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 191,277 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2019 189,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 183,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 178,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 172,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

two child seats fitted in rear

Fail 26 Jan 2016 172,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

two child seats fitted in rear

Pass 4 Feb 2015 167,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 160,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 151,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front undertray slightly damaged/loose

Fail 17 Dec 2012 151,054 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front undertray slightly damaged/loose

Fail 3 Nov 2011 141,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2011 141,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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)

rear brake discs worn slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2010 151,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 131,202 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 120,445 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 120,445 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,113 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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GR04 YVN is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GR04 YVN, 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 GR04 YVN registered?

GR04 YVN is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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