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RF54 YDE

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

281,108 mi
Last recorded281,108 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 YDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 281,108 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 268,692 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 267,475 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER BODY SHOWING HEAVY CORRSION BUT NOT HOLED

Pass 9 Sep 2021 257,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS COVERING BRAKE PIPES

Fail 1 Sep 2021 256,876 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS COVERING BRAKE PIPES

Pass 3 Sep 2020 246,811 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 234,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 222,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 212,106 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)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray's fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 18 Mar 2016 194,856 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 181,066 miles

all supspension bushs showing sighs of ware

Pass 24 Mar 2014 165,914 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 153,054 miles

light on dash

Fail 26 Mar 2013 152,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

ESP light was on dash when started MOT but had gone out when finished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2012 141,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 141,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,787 miles

front brake pads about 80%worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,856 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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RF54 YDE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF54 YDE, 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 RF54 YDE registered?

RF54 YDE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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