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M30 PAJ

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 PAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 116,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,763 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 107,732 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 107,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,812 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,716 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,335 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,493 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,493 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,038 miles

plastic covers fitted in engine bay and under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Nov 2016 132,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers fitted in engine bay and under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,800 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2015 72,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 70,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2011 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,995 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 47,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 42,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,578 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,996 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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M30 PAJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M30 PAJ, 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 M30 PAJ registered?

M30 PAJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is M30 PAJ safe to buy?

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