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SD04 YTV

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,201 mi
Last recorded138,201 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 YTV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 138,201 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded and starting to detach (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear suspension arms, links and various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,690 miles

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

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 1 Nov 2023 117,569 miles

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2023 117,403 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose loose at5 caliper

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two of 3 too ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,701 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 105,701 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,714 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,193 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,891 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2015 71,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,440 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 4 Jun 2013 58,296 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

tracking check - uneven wear

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,549 miles

Damage To Off Side Front Tyre Outer Wall

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 12,165 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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SD04 YTV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD04 YTV, 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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SD04 YTV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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