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RA04 VLX

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,205 mi
Last recorded144,205 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VLX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 144,205 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 135,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 135,881 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 125,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 116,779 miles

nearside front tyre pressure low

Fail 23 Apr 2010 106,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,369 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 94,237 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 94,236 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 81,058 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 74,996 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 VLX is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA04 VLX registered?

RA04 VLX is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is RA04 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA04 VLX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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