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OV04 YDZ

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,401 mi
Last recorded232,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 YDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 232,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parts of underbody heavily undersealed hampering full inspection

rear sub frame heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2022 232,401 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board possible injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parts of underbody heavily undersealed hampering full inspection

rear sub frame heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Feb 2022 232,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Near tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 223,794 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 223,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 222,744 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 210,346 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 334,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 317,254 miles

Both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded.

Coolant level low.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 292,318 miles

o/s mirror deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 163,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 140,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2010 103,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 80,115 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Number plate at rear starting to delaminate

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

Plastic covers over engine and under car floor restrict inspection

Seat belts at rear not checked child seat fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,049 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,049 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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 YDZ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV04 YDZ, 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 YDZ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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