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SV04 MBR

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,276 mi
Last recorded165,276 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 MBR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 165,276 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre section weak and jointing clamp

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frt too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 160,449 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,470 miles

Coil spring corroded All Spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 151,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened when pads wear out discs & Pads required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing getting weak

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,179 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 127,183 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 127,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding second hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding second hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,403 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 116,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,204 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,842 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,842 miles

Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2015 84,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

all front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,139 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 78,138 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 65,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,180 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 54,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,423 miles

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

nearside front headlamp aim on lowest limit (adjustment broken)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,263 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 43,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,308 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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SV04 MBR is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SV04 MBR, 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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SV04 MBR is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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