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WL04 LZM

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,832 mi
Last recorded217,832 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 LZM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 217,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower than nearside =64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint on the rear of the two arms(rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe/box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 201,844 miles

Both front link arms worn

Fail 13 Oct 2018 201,601 miles

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Both front link arms worn

Pass 7 Nov 2017 195,352 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 195,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 188,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 179,644 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 179,644 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 167,661 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 167,661 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 152,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 143,121 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 133,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 115,844 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 115,794 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,733 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

cololoant level low

offsdie steering rack has slight play

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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WL04 LZM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WL04 LZM, 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 WL04 LZM registered?

WL04 LZM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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