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OE04 VHM

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,860 mi
Last recorded169,860 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 VHM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 169,860 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside rear lens deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2021 169,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear lens deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2019 167,213 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 167,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 160,133 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 153,442 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 153,442 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 141,488 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 141,488 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 138,539 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 138,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 134,655 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area and sidewalls

Pass 22 Jul 2014 134,655 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres slight cracking in tread area and sidewalls

Pass 30 Jul 2013 124,343 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 124,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,493 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

oil level on min

Fail 27 Jul 2012 113,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

oil level on min

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,678 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,678 miles

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,951 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,825 miles

Unable to carry out a proper inspection of the underneath,due to plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,800 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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OE04 VHM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OE04 VHM, 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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OE04 VHM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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