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GY04 VBP

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

267,526 mi
Last recorded267,526 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 VBP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 267,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 238,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 238,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 21 Apr 2020 223,430 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 213,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 212,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 197,906 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 186,828 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 172,127 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 155,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 155,313 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 139,911 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust blowing slightly at flexible joint at turbo end.

info only 7 pin trailer socket,so visual inspection only

nearside rear light unit cracked.

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

winter tyres fitted all round.

Fail 9 May 2014 139,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust blowing slightly at flexible joint at turbo end.

info only 7 pin trailer socket,so visual inspection only

nearside rear light unit cracked.

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer edges.

winter tyres fitted all round.

Pass 17 May 2013 124,906 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 3 May 2013 124,745 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R tyre starting to mis-shape (causing wheel bearing type noise)

O/S/F fog light damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 113,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 100,600 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 86,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 86,769 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,414 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,332 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 46,194 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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GY04 VBP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GY04 VBP, 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 GY04 VBP registered?

GY04 VBP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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