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MF04 GWU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

239,160 mi
Last recorded239,160 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 GWU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 239,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 230,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 223,040 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 223,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 216,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 216,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement reararm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 206,604 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 190,526 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut on sidewall.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 190,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/S/F tyre has a cut on sidewall.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 175,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres are feathered on outside edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 163,704 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 163,625 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 151,790 miles

Front tyres feathered on outside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2010 142,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 126,604 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 126,425 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 114,558 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 114,558 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 92,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 92,566 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MF04 GWU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF04 GWU, 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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MF04 GWU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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