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YB04 FKM

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,467 mi
Last recorded152,467 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 FKM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 152,467 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 146,038 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 142,080 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 142,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 137,946 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 137,946 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 137,940 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 132,703 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 126,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 126,110 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,778 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 117,778 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 109,070 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 100,250 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 100,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 91,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 81,404 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 81,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 May 2007 76,143 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,883 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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YB04 FKM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YB04 FKM, 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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YB04 FKM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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