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SB04 YKL

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,371 mi
Last recorded154,371 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YKL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 154,371 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 154,371 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 143,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 143,139 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 143,135 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Hitting the front wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet 2nd stage release very stiff in operation.

Both rear brake back plates corroded through.

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Both rear tyres void of tread on the inner tread area.

Brake fluid level low

Brake warning light on

Bulb warning light on

Center exhaust clamp corroded through / exhaust not blowing at the time of test.

Coolant level low.

Drivers outer door handle very stiff in operation.

Engine under tray missing.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip and scratched (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake disc corroded.

Offside front lower front ball joint appears to have water ingress ( very rusty ) but no free play.

Offside front seatbelt moldy

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area.

Offside rear brake disc in contact with the back plate.

Offside rear seat belt moldy

Pass 4 Dec 2015 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 124,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 118,302 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 118,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,767 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 106,767 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to o/s rear tyre sidewall not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,281 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 69,992 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,753 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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SB04 YKL is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB04 YKL, 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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SB04 YKL is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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