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OY04 BWJ

2004 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,087 mi
Last recorded156,087 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 BWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 156,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2024 148,261 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 146,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 143,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 412,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in lower suspension ball joint (foremost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top suspension ball joint rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 142,062 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside track rod end rubbers holed and deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in lower suspension ball joint (foremost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top suspension ball joint rubbers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 139,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 135,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 135,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,317 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 135,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,962 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 129,961 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,670 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 125,296 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,333 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,258 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,084 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2009 72,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,250 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 54,247 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,742 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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OY04 BWJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OY04 BWJ, 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 OY04 BWJ registered?

OY04 BWJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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