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OY04 YBN

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,513 mi
Last recorded195,513 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 YBN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 195,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 195,485 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator worning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn top and bottem bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pads

engine missing on a cylinder

Pass 8 Mar 2018 187,627 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 187,533 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 176,154 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 176,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 154,579 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 144,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 136,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 133,839 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 133,837 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 122,584 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 110,018 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 70,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 52,870 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 YBN is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc 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 OY04 YBN, 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 YBN registered?

OY04 YBN is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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