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SW04 XJE

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,935 mi
Last recorded211,935 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 XJE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 211,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 205,157 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 195,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 180,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 164,580 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 163,971 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 152,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to limit and worn (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel noisy when rotated off ground

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2017 152,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil to limit and worn (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel noisy when rotated off ground

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 144,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

both front tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2015 134,934 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 134,934 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 123,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 93,746 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 93,746 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 84,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 71,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,392 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 56,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,593 miles

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

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)

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

both rear spring lower locating rubber mounts split

brake pad warning light on

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2007 23,278 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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SW04 XJE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SW04 XJE, 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 SW04 XJE registered?

SW04 XJE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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