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RL04 UBF

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,452 mi
Last recorded159,452 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 UBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2017 159,452 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 144,032 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 131,513 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 131,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,056 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 117,056 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 102,162 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,964 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,558 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,558 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,219 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,390 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 42,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,169 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,130 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 UBF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBF, 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 RL04 UBF registered?

RL04 UBF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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