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SA04 YSE

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

265,996 mi
Last recorded265,996 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 YSE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 265,996 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 265,983 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 254,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Offside and Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 242,828 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 242,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 232,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 232,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 221,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 202,160 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 202,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 182,779 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 269,580 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 269,580 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 269,546 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 144,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,773 miles

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

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

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

drivers door inner handle insecure

drivers door stiff to open

nearside windscreen has slight damage NOT affection view of the road ahead

Fail 6 Mar 2015 134,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers door inner handle insecure

drivers door stiff to open

Pass 30 Apr 2014 126,296 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 126,188 miles

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

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

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 30 Apr 2013 119,508 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 119,508 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)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 112,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,210 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 112,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 101,312 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 88,856 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 75,275 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2008 62,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,784 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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SA04 YSE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SA04 YSE, 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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SA04 YSE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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