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RY04 RYB

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,512 mi
Last recorded167,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 RYB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 167,512 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 154,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 154,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 137,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 137,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 131,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,245 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,703 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet wheather

Fail 14 Jan 2011 105,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to wet wheather

Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,881 miles

both front tyres worn below limit on inner and outer edges.

front no.plate slightly poor condition.

rear no.plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,155 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH ,NEAR LIMIT

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)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 20 Jan 2009 75,155 miles

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

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

EMISSIONS HIGH ,NEAR LIMIT

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)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 54,352 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 RYB is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RY04 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

RY04 RYB is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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