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OV54 YWJ

2004 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,820 mi
Last recorded175,820 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 YWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 175,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 175,810 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 169,741 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 158,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 156,441 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 152,754 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,122 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 150,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 147,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 144,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 137,796 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,838 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 125,800 miles

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

emissions to low to register on dsm

plastic under trays fritted front-rear not allowing inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2016 125,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

emissions to low to register on dsm

plastic under trays fritted front-rear not allowing inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2015 120,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong offside front tyre worn and badly out of shape

front suspension arm bush's deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2013 107,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 107,386 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 101,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,815 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 94,812 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,478 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,621 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inside edges

Advise under tray fitted

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 70,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front tyres wearing on inside edges

Advise under tray fitted

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 53,328 miles

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

offside front sill damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2007 53,328 miles

offside front sill damaged

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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OV54 YWJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV54 YWJ, 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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OV54 YWJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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