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RL04 LVF

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,820 mi
Last recorded181,820 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 LVF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 181,820 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 181,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 179,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 176,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 173,738 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 170,610 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 170,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 163,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 163,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 155,915 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 155,914 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,438 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,647 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 140,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 130,117 miles

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS BALL JOINT COVERS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 116,755 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 109,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 6,297 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,686 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,330 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,367 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,442 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,093 miles

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

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

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 LVF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVF, 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 RL04 LVF registered?

RL04 LVF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 23 August 2004.

Is RL04 LVF safe to buy?

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