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PJ04 RKE

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,869 mi
Last recorded174,869 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 RKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 174,869 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 174,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 174,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 160,076 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 160,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,368 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 13 Oct 2015 142,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 14 Oct 2014 125,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,731 miles

Front tyres well worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,187 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 106,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,007 miles

All 4 front top arm bushes split (not resulting in excessive movement).

Both front brake hoses perished.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,007 miles

All 4 front top arm bushes split (not resulting in excessive movement).

Both front brake hoses perished.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 84,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,275 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,270 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,345 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 62,129 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,072 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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PJ04 RKE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PJ04 RKE, 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 PJ04 RKE registered?

PJ04 RKE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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