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LR04 MGY

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,179 mi
Last recorded161,179 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 MGY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 161,179 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 160,969 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 160,475 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 157,497 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2021 154,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slideteration of nearside front drive shaft gaiter

Fail 15 Mar 2021 154,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slideteration of nearside front drive shaft gaiter

Pass 31 Mar 2020 153,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside indicator tell tail not working

nearside outer drive shaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2019 150,062 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake light not working

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2018 147,632 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 147,627 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Pass 22 Mar 2017 145,080 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 145,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 142,276 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

slight binding of nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Mar 2015 139,348 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2015 139,348 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2013 133,381 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 133,381 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 129,151 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 125,839 miles

rear brake discs worn - pads worn thin

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,713 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 86,713 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 107,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,792 miles

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

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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LR04 MGY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR04 MGY, 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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LR04 MGY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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