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RY04 ECV

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,270 mi
Last recorded117,270 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 ECV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 117,270 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 114,319 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 114,204 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear facing arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,187 miles

O/s/f & both rear tyres have small cuts to inner sidewall / not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 12 Apr 2017 108,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/s/f & both rear tyres have small cuts to inner sidewall / not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,315 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall split

Offside Front inner tyre wall split

Fail 4 Apr 2016 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front inner tyre wall split

Offside Front inner tyre wall split

Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre split on in side face and cut on outside face but no cords exposed

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

Offside indicator tell tale dim

Fail 11 Apr 2015 100,081 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre split on in side face and cut on outside face but no cords exposed

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

Offside indicator tell tale dim

Pass 2 Apr 2014 93,622 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,399 miles

O/S/R Tyre cracking on inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 85,275 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R Tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,742 miles

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,838 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 65,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,626 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 49,391 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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RY04 ECV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RY04 ECV, 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 RY04 ECV registered?

RY04 ECV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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