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H333 RYS

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

199,087 mi
Last recorded199,087 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH333 RYS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 199,087 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 22 Mar 2025 189,093 miles

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

Pass 27 Jan 2024 178,842 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 178,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 173,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 168,401 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 162,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front wings corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2020 162,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front wings corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 155,795 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front top suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated - all

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

Offside Front Tyre has cut to outer side wall - not deep enough to reach cord

Under body covers fitted

Offside Front Door difficult to open

Fail 12 Mar 2019 155,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Front pipe - turbo leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front top suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated - all

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

Offside Front Tyre has cut to outer side wall - not deep enough to reach cord

Under body covers fitted

Offside Front Door difficult to open

Pass 20 Mar 2018 149,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Hi level stop lamp not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 149,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid aim incorrect (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Hi level stop lamp not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 144,404 miles

Hi level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 144,402 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hi level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 139,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail, and inner edge worn.

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut (no cords), and inner edge worn.

Offside Rear wheel has a slight wheel bind.

windscreen has a number of small chips all are within allowance.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 139,835 miles

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)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail, and inner edge worn.

Offside Front mirror glass is cracked.

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut (no cords), and inner edge worn.

Offside Rear wheel has a slight wheel bind.

windscreen has a number of small chips all are within allowance.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 133,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 133,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 126,104 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 118,695 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 111,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 103,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 103,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,048 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,373 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 88,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 79,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,384 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 64,384 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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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H333 RYS is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H333 RYS, 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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H333 RYS is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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