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OY04 BZV

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,153 mi
Last recorded118,153 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 BZV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 118,153 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 118,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 107,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,438 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,810 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn <<< rear arm. inner bush>>> (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn <<<rear arm . outer joint>>> (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 69,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,556 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 63,447 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 63,447 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,152 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 61,123 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,493 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 58,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,273 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on onner edge

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,169 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perished.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 42,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,844 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 31,569 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle very muddy.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,569 miles

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

underside of vehicle very muddy.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 26,809 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 BZV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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