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LX04 XCL

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

201,110 mi
Last recorded201,110 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 XCL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 201,110 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 201,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 187,270 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 187,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 174,406 miles

Coil spring corroded osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

osf and osr doors have play in hinges,advise

Fail 20 Dec 2021 174,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

osf and osr doors have play in hinges,advise

Fail 16 Dec 2021 174,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 162,941 miles

leak on o/s/f cv boot

Pass 13 Nov 2019 152,714 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,810 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 145,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 135,342 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 135,340 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 132,104 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 127,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 119,304 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 119,304 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 107,415 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 107,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

silght movement from front wheels when braking

Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

silght movement from front wheels when braking

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,739 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm.[235/45 X ZR17]

Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm.[235/45 X ZR17]

Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,614 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,532 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 50,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,690 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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LX04 XCL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LX04 XCL, 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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LX04 XCL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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