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OE04 VHW

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,952 mi
Last recorded132,952 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 132,952 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding

bonnet wont stay up

Pass 30 May 2018 132,936 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch inner cover insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 130,014 miles

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)

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 9 May 2017 130,014 miles

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

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

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)

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,928 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 102,181 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,456 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 92,455 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,057 miles

Front Discs Lipped

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,057 miles

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

Front Discs Lipped

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

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

O/S/F Door Mirror Cracked

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,937 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,868 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 53,867 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 44,032 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 VHW is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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