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LY04 RFN

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,857 mi
Last recorded140,857 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 RFN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 140,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 136,539 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 136,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lense deteriorating

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

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

both front upper arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing low on edges and near limits

exhaust corroding/slight blow flexi section???

Fail 12 Mar 2019 131,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp lense deteriorating

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

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

both front upper arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing low on edges and near limits

exhaust corroding/slight blow flexi section???

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,116 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 180,194 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,889 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,758 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 92,758 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 82,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,451 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,341 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,341 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,003 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,003 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,510 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 RFN is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

LY04 RFN is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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