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KU04 ECJ

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,610 mi
Last recorded197,610 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 ECJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 197,610 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 197,610 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 183,815 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 182,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 79,537 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 154,464 miles

Brake wear warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No licence ID plates fitted to side of vehicle - FAO liecence office.

n/s/r fog lamp inop

Fail 30 Jul 2012 154,464 miles

Brake wear warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No licence ID plates fitted to side of vehicle - FAO liecence office.

n/s/r fog lamp inop

Pass 26 Jan 2012 138,786 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 138,530 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 121,919 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 108,145 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 108,128 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 74,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 58,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,668 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,668 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 13 Jun 2007 30,379 miles

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

nearside wiper not the best

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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KU04 ECJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU04 ECJ, 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 KU04 ECJ registered?

KU04 ECJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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