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SL04 FDE

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,253 mi
Last recorded167,253 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 167,253 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 162,096 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip but has been resin injected (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 156,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 150,162 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 143,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 135,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 128,781 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 122,080 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,043 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,462 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 8 Mar 2017 109,462 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 101,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 88,926 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,408 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 83,408 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,718 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 70,248 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2011 70,248 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,172 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,172 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,773 miles

Front brake disc slightly 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 40,261 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,261 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SL04 FDE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL04 FDE, 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 SL04 FDE registered?

SL04 FDE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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