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LY04 NEN

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,507 mi
Last recorded138,507 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 NEN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 138,507 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 138,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,938 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 115,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,801 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 105,801 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,022 miles

Rear differential slight oil loss.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear differential slight oil loss.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,370 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,157 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,956 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,931 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 58,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,379 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 35,351 miles

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

O/S/R tyre getting low.

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,295 miles

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

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 NEN is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LY04 NEN, 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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LY04 NEN is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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