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PL04 FUU

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,653 mi
Last recorded122,653 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 FUU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 122,653 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 116,465 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 116,464 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 102,265 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 102,261 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2012 92,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear fuel pipe kinked

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,808 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 80,729 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

central nearside & ofside underside body section / areas subsequent repaired

centre front underside stabiliser bar distorted

engine oil level below minimum

rear underside of diff unit / subframe section - stabiliser bar slightly distorted

tinted glass / windows fitted

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 14 Jul 2011 80,727 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Centre Front Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

centre front underside stabiliser bar distorted

engine oil level below minimum

rear underside of diff unit / subframe section - stabiliser bar slightly distorted

tinted glass / windows fitted

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,006 miles

Both front brake disc inner corroded

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Both rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

Oil leak around gearbox

Oil level below minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 23 Oct 2010 74,943 miles

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

Both front brake disc inner corroded

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Both rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

Oil leak around gearbox

Oil level below minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,847 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 64,847 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,541 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,688 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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PL04 FUU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL04 FUU, 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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PL04 FUU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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