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SP04 XEU

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,519 mi
Last recorded167,519 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 XEU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 167,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,929 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x1 nail and x1 blade. ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and inter cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front engine bed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 162,882 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated and broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front. - chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm bush and ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm and bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x1 nail and x1 blade. ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and inter cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front engine bed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 153,783 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 153,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 137,249 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber joint slight movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 3to 5 months (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 137,249 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rubber joint slight movement (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint 3to 5 months (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 131,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 123,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,428 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 85,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,429 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,852 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 33,425 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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SP04 XEU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP04 XEU, 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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SP04 XEU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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