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KV04 YVG

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

174,895 mi
Last recorded174,895 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 YVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 174,895 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

glow plug light flashing

Fail 13 Feb 2024 174,887 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 8 Feb 2023 171,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2023 171,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 171,428 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 166,232 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 166,232 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 159,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light flashing

Fail 10 Dec 2020 159,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 19 Jun 2019 149,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2019 149,239 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anabel to check rear seat belts cant lift seats up

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2018 141,494 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

os parking brake low efficiency

Fail 12 Jun 2018 141,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

os parking brake low efficiency

Pass 20 Jun 2017 132,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 132,214 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,450 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 109,440 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 99,374 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,119 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 83,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,222 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,169 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 66,250 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,301 miles

Front and rear wipers slightly smeary

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

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

Power steering/Brake fluid oils need slight top up

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,413 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,452 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 YVG is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YVG, 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 KV04 YVG registered?

KV04 YVG is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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