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NH04 HLU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,519 mi
Last recorded86,519 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 HLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Engine oil below minimum (topped up before conducting MOT) Engine coolant on minimum

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system deteriated/corroded

General corrosion to underside components

General wear to all suspension components (front and rear bushes) no excess play found.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fitted to vehicles first used before 1 September 2009 Reverse lamp in-op

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamps dim

under-trays fixings damaged/corroded allowing slumped/slight looseness of components

Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,672 miles

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

Handbrake motors noisy

Headlight levelling device in car not working but autoleveling fitted to front and rear axle, benefit of the doubt given

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear spring bottom rubber split/deteriated*** (STRONG ADVISE)***

Fail 18 Sep 2018 78,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Handbrake motors noisy

Headlight levelling device in car not working but autoleveling fitted to front and rear axle, benefit of the doubt given

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear spring bottom rubber split/deteriated*** (STRONG ADVISE)***

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,340 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,570 miles

struggled to get through emission test

Pass 28 Sep 2015 60,009 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 60,009 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,206 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,206 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,891 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,928 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,143 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 27,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,141 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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NH04 HLU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NH04 HLU, 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 NH04 HLU registered?

NH04 HLU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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