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LY04 RXL

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,032 mi
Last recorded185,032 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 RXL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 185,032 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 185,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 177,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 166,539 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 166,539 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 159,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 154,123 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 148,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 141,629 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,351 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 125,941 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 119,903 miles

all 4 front top suspension arms are very worn

Pass 4 Jun 2014 112,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 103,547 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 84,342 miles

exhaust stabiliser broken

small chip in winscreen on n/s

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,018 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 59,016 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,835 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,835 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 RXL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

LY04 RXL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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