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LM04 XSU

2004 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,938 mi
Last recorded167,938 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 XSU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 167,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 167,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 165,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 163,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 163,377 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2020 161,118 miles

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

osf and nsf lower suspension rear bushes are deteriorated and has slight play

osf and nsf upper suspension arms rear bushes are deteriorated and has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2020 161,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

osf and nsf lower suspension rear bushes are deteriorated and has slight play

osf and nsf upper suspension arms rear bushes are deteriorated and has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2019 154,274 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear lower spring mounts incorrectly fitted

dip light warning light on dash

fuel cap seal cracked excessively but sealing tank

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2017 112,222 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear lower spring mounts incorrectly fitted

dip light warning light on dash

fuel cap seal cracked excessively but sealing tank

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,781 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,023 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear light lenses cracked

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,645 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,824 miles

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

can not see rear springs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,596 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

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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LM04 XSU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM04 XSU, 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 LM04 XSU registered?

LM04 XSU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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