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Y55 DDY

2004 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

174,074 mi
Last recorded174,074 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 DDY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 174,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 171,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 169,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 163,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 154,603 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 152,206 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 144,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,098 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 126,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 117,411 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 112,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,370 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 105,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,359 miles

both front flexis perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,463 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,815 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,195 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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Y55 DDY is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y55 DDY, 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 Y55 DDY registered?

Y55 DDY is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is Y55 DDY safe to buy?

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