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RL04 HMX

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

238,770 mi
Last recorded238,770 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 HMX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 238,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil Leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres 3mm Worn Both On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 229,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 219,644 miles

rear tyres 3mm

slight play found at n/s/f wheel

Fail 6 Jul 2017 219,641 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal n/s and o/s (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres 3mm

slight play found at n/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2016 207,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight play found at n/s/f wheel

Pass 15 Jul 2015 195,809 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres 0mm on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 181,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 168,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear dics are slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 155,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

rear tyres are close to the wear indicators

Pass 22 Jul 2011 140,214 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine under-tray is insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2011 140,141 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine under-tray is insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 110,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 93,542 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 93,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,223 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 74,497 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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RL04 HMX is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RL04 HMX, 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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RL04 HMX is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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