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RL04 UME

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

219,393 mi
Last recorded219,393 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 UME
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 219,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 219,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 212,530 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 212,510 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 203,555 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 191,553 miles

N/S fog light not working.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 191,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

N/S fog light not working.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 177,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Oct 2012 160,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Oct 2011 139,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 139,553 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 114,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,934 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 87,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,835 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing the the outer edges

nearside front tyre low on tread

Fail 24 Oct 2008 62,835 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting low on tread and wearing the the outer edges

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,387 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 UME is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UME, 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 UME is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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