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PA04 HSC

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,563 mi
Last recorded135,563 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 HSC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 135,563 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,132 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 133,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 131,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 131,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 130,765 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 128,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,157 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 124,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 117,537 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 9 May 2014 116,743 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 116,743 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,550 miles

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

front discs corroded slight imbalance

n/s/f rear lower arm has play in bush

n/s/f top arms split and unbonded

o/s/f rear lower arm has play in bush

o/s/f top arms split and unbonded

rear discs corroded and pads low

Fail 4 Mar 2013 112,550 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded slight imbalance

n/s/f rear lower arm has play in bush

n/s/f top arms split and unbonded

o/s/f rear lower arm has play in bush

o/s/f top arms split and unbonded

Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,568 miles

Corrosion present/developing suspension displacer interconnecting pipework

Tyre pressure W/L on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 105,568 miles

Corrosion present/developing suspension displacer interconnecting pipework

Tyre pressure W/L on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 10 Mar 2010 93,481 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 93,481 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 88,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 88,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 79,060 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 79,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

both rear brake discs worn and pitted to braking surfaces

n/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

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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PA04 HSC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PA04 HSC, 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 PA04 HSC registered?

PA04 HSC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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