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V8 HYP

2004 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,149 mi
Last recorded154,149 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HYP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 154,149 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 154,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray damaged not likely to fall off

Fail 12 Oct 2024 154,093 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine undertray damaged not likely to fall off

Pass 21 Jun 2023 150,757 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Hydraulic hose STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 145,124 miles

Both front headlamp beam patterns weak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 137,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 134,945 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 134,889 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 131,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect hydraulic pipe/union (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder/damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 131,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect hydraulic pipe/union (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder/damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 127,882 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 127,879 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 127,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,659 miles

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

front to rear hydraulic pipe rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2017 125,658 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front 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 Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front hydraulic hose n/s worn

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

front to rear hydraulic pipe rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2015 122,713 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 122,713 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,877 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes slightly weak

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner wishbone bushes slightly weak

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on shoulders

oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 25 Feb 2013 107,191 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 105,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 103,846 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside indicator warning lamp dim

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,163 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,158 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,516 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 79,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,821 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,494 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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V8 HYP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V8 HYP, 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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V8 HYP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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