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SO04 HNV

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,053 mi
Last recorded169,053 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 HNV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 169,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 169,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 158,578 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 146,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

dampness around diesel injectors-requires attention

Fail 24 Nov 2016 146,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

dampness around diesel injectors-requires attention

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2015 134,728 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

suspension deteriorated rubbers

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2015 134,728 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure nut misssing (2.7.2b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

suspension deteriorated rubbers

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2014 119,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 111,559 miles

uneven wear rear tyres

Fail 21 Dec 2013 111,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

uneven wear rear tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2012 89,771 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 89,770 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 82,025 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 82,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,039 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 72,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,078 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,637 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)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 46,418 miles

advice keep eye on front tyers and further look at rear brakes

Pass 23 May 2007 36,297 miles

advise keep eye on rear discs

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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SO04 HNV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO04 HNV, 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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SO04 HNV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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