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KV04 UDM

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

200,461 mi
Last recorded200,461 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 UDM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 200,461 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 200,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 200,338 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 194,512 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 194,512 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 186,071 miles

Pin hole in nearside track rod end gator

Fail 20 Oct 2015 186,070 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front beginning to perish/crack. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre tread 2.4mm remaining.

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

Fail 6 Sep 2015 185,912 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HL AIM NOT DONE DUE TO NS BULB NOT WORKING (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended UPPER REAR INNER BUSH (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

Shock absorber detached BROKEN AWAY FROM TOP MOUNT (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE OUTER STICKY

Pass 18 Sep 2014 176,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 160,848 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 160,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 155,390 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 155,390 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)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 146,222 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 137,363 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 137,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 126,492 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 112,727 miles

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

beam pattern from nearside front headlamp only just visible(water inside headlamp)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 112,727 miles

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

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

beam pattern from nearside front headlamp only just visible(water inside headlamp)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 94,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 91,671 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,291 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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KV04 UDM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KV04 UDM, 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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KV04 UDM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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