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RA04 VLB

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,312 mi
Last recorded111,312 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VLB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 111,312 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 111,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,880 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 109,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pads have come away from back plate unsafe to carry out brake test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 107,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension rear curved arms bushes disintegrated causing excessive play in the arms when locking left to right under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension rear curved arms bushes disintegrated causing excessive play in the arms when locking left to right under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,900 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 102,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

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

Offside sill cover loose/damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside sill cover loose/damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,944 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight heavily condensated but doesn't effect beam pattern enough.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,568 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure, but still functions

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

Offside Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 92,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside sill cover damaged and loose

Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,393 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 88,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,495 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,459 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,264 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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 43,263 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,880 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 27,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 VLB is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RA04 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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