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RIB 9227

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,097 mi
Last recorded115,097 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIB 9227
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 115,097 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 115,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r 2.5mm, o/s/r 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,037 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 109,556 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both links inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 May 2018 109,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both links inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 102,372 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance low but just meets requirements

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear top shock absorber mounting cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,708 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,891 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 78,878 miles

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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,059 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 70,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,204 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 50,516 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 50,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,219 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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RIB 9227 is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RIB 9227, 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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RIB 9227 is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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