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VK04 EFU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

209,012 mi
Last recorded209,012 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 EFU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 209,012 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 206,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 199,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 199,174 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 192,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 192,950 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 187,433 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 187,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 174,286 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 153,518 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 138,655 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 138,655 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

item removed from driver view

Fail 23 Oct 2015 122,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

item removed from driver view

Pass 1 Nov 2014 110,883 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,094 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 96,181 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted & corroded outer edges

Pass 5 May 2011 89,769 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 89,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,781 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 69,794 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,724 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 54,025 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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VK04 EFU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VK04 EFU, 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 VK04 EFU registered?

VK04 EFU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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