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RA04 RFY

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,394 mi
Last recorded171,394 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 RFY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 171,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust flexi have slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 171,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both exhaust flexi have slight leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 170,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 x front flexible sections (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone 'a' but smaller then 10mm at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light staying on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2017 131,568 miles

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

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

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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 112,115 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 108,828 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,951 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 92,974 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 83,300 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,231 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)

Pass 21 May 2010 71,874 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 71,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,866 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 52,051 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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RA04 RFY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA04 RFY, 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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RA04 RFY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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