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OY04 BVE

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,230 mi
Last recorded112,230 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 BVE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 112,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 98,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on iner edge

Fail 17 May 2013 98,477 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 85,042 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 85,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,761 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 60,934 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes poor

full underbody trays fitted

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 1 May 2009 51,451 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHING

FULL UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

N/S/R INDICATOR SHOWING SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

Pass 6 May 2008 43,426 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 4 May 2007 31,970 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 31,936 miles

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

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

1) Rear tyres are close to legal limit.

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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OY04 BVE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY04 BVE, 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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OY04 BVE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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