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OE04 VLX

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,599 mi
Last recorded172,599 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 VLX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 172,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 168,701 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 167,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 149,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 140,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,435 miles

Front Undertray fitted prohibiting view of underbody

Nearside Front Arch liner loose but no so as to rub on the tyre of suspension/braking components

Nearside Front Wing has significant damage but free of sharp edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,161 miles

slight chip on a windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2013 166,276 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked and wearing and out of shape on inner edges

slight knocking noise when steering rocked

Pass 20 Dec 2011 85,437 miles

front to rear brake pipes under a cover

n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes slightly split

Fail 19 Dec 2011 85,420 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes under a cover

n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes slightly split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,514 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,385 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 64,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,810 miles

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

off side front tyre has wear in sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,077 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 VLX is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLX, 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 OE04 VLX registered?

OE04 VLX is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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