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ST04 LWR

2004 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

166,421 mi
Last recorded166,421 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 LWR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 166,421 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer bumper damaged

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe corrded

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

exhaust clamp corroded

service brake imbalnced

Pass 8 Aug 2022 155,975 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded and partially broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front service brake imbalance

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 155,974 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Centre exhaust sleeve/clamp corroded and partially broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front service brake imbalance

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 147,620 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 147,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 135,081 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 135,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 127,995 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 127,994 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 113,397 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 113,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,944 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,385 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 102,384 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 92,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,800 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 83,797 miles

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

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,904 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,213 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 64,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,447 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 46,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 41,852 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 41,851 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,859 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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ST04 LWR is a 2004 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ST04 LWR, 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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ST04 LWR is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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