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SK04 EAV

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,003 mi
Last recorded158,003 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 EAV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 158,003 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight creak from brake

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 136,493 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 136,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer wall and perished on inner wall

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 133,509 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

headlamp beam patterns poor lenses deteriated

Pass 10 Oct 2015 129,779 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear coil spring lower rubber seat deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 129,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear coil spring lower rubber seat deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 118,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre scalloped on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,573 miles

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

offside rear tyre scalloped on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,771 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 1 May 2010 85,900 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,475 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 63,475 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,130 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 48,972 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SK04 EAV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK04 EAV, 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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SK04 EAV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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