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RN04 YAU

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,674 mi
Last recorded216,674 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 YAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 216,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 207,109 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 199,414 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 192,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 185,924 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 185,924 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 181,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 174,675 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 167,369 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 167,369 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 156,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 146,581 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 140,061 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 140,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 130,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,510 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,112 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 102,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator direction tell tale lights very dim

Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 91,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,517 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 83,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,587 miles

Nearside Rear 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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RN04 YAU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RN04 YAU, 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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RN04 YAU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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