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LY04 GAX

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,301 mi
Last recorded137,301 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 GAX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 137,301 miles

Nearside Front cv boot is poor

Rear rear axle is starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2025 129,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 122,009 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2024 122,009 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 105,875 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 105,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 105,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left side of coil spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt right side of coil spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2022 105,334 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position CANNOT BE OPENED. (6.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,520 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 81,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,079 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 62,365 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,981 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 49,342 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,440 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 38,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,135 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,731 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,157 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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LY04 GAX is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LY04 GAX, 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 LY04 GAX registered?

LY04 GAX is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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