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OV04 PUY

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,435 mi
Last recorded123,435 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 PUY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,648 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

parking brake leaver needs adjustment only just meats requirements

Fail 8 Jan 2020 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking shocker (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2019 118,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt closest to the rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn closest to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt closest to the front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt closest to the rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn closest to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox leaking oil

rear differential leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,461 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 116,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower arm ball joint locking device (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 110,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in wiper sweep (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2016 110,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in wiper sweep (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 106,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 102,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 102,908 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 99,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 90,795 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,707 miles

O/S/F Tyre has cut in tread area but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,294 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 50,842 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 50,502 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OV04 PUY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV04 PUY, 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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OV04 PUY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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