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HC04 EWB

2004 Audi A6

Yellow Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,816 mi
Last recorded136,816 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 EWB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 136,816 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 133,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 127,624 miles

Evidence of repair to near side front alloy.

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,939 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 118,520 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 113,576 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 107,968 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,161 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 106,155 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 103,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 89,224 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 89,224 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,487 miles

All wiper blades not clearing 100%

Front nearside bumper fixing bolt loose and nearside front wheel arch screw loose.

Oil leaks from engine /gearbox oil cooler.Badly corroded pipework.

Oil leaks from gearbox area

Fail 16 Dec 2009 73,487 miles

All wiper blades not clearing 100%

Front nearside bumper fixing bolt loose and nearside front wheel arch screw loose.

Nearside Front Upper Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leaks from engine /gearbox oil cooler.Badly corroded pipework.

Oil leaks from gearbox area

Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,718 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2008 54,424 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,985 miles

slight play in steering and slight clonk

Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,985 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering and slight clonk

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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HC04 EWB is a 2004 Audi A6 in Yellow with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HC04 EWB, 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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HC04 EWB is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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