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MB04 EXS

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,106 mi
Last recorded165,106 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 EXS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 165,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 165,102 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush in suspension arm (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2015 157,595 miles

high level stop lamp has a few bulbs not working

Pass 30 Apr 2014 147,710 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 147,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 138,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,937 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,055 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 117,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 110,379 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 110,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 103,138 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 103,138 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 88,755 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 56,940 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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MB04 EXS is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MB04 EXS, 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 MB04 EXS registered?

MB04 EXS is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is MB04 EXS safe to buy?

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