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RF04 TZJ

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,486 mi
Last recorded173,486 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 TZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 173,486 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 170,879 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 168,019 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 168,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on inspection not allowing brakes to function correctly (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe burst on inspection (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2022 165,181 miles

Nearside Rear light corrosion noted to lower rear wheel arch (beneath vehicle), not within prescribed area nor considered excessive.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light corrosion noted to lower rear wheel arch (beneath vehicle), not within prescribed area nor considered excessive.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 165,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear light corrosion noted to lower rear wheel arch (beneath vehicle), not within prescribed area nor considered excessive.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light corrosion noted to lower rear wheel arch (beneath vehicle), not within prescribed area nor considered excessive.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 162,277 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 162,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 154,869 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 133,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,711 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 117,944 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 117,944 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,420 miles

rear brake pads,inner look worn--o/s/front indicator light begining to show white light--

Fail 24 Jul 2014 108,417 miles

Nearside Front 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 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 pads,inner look worn--o/s/front indicator light begining to show white light--

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,384 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,776 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,399 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,335 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 67,432 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,424 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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RF04 TZJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RF04 TZJ, 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 RF04 TZJ registered?

RF04 TZJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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