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LY04 VRL

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,942 mi
Last recorded175,942 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 VRL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 175,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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 inner thread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 159,999 miles

windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp unit deteriorated

Offside Front upper suspension arm, rear arm, bush worn

oil leaks

power steering fluid cap damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2018 159,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner front tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp unit deteriorated

Offside Front Inner front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front upper suspension arm, rear arm, bush worn

coolant low

oil leaks

power steering fluid cap damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 151,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 147,555 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 9 Apr 2014 143,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 140,075 miles

engine slightly smokey

o/s mirror fading

surface corrosion n/s outer sill,rear subframe

Pass 17 Apr 2012 136,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear light lens damage

Fail 17 Apr 2012 136,345 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Apr 2011 132,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 132,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2010 129,947 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 107,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,565 miles

unable to see brake reservoir

Fail 5 Jun 2007 63,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to see front brake reservoir

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 VRL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

LY04 VRL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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