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YC04 AZJ

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

162,051 mi
Last recorded162,051 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 AZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 162,051 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 159,353 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 159,324 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn D bush to sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn to shock , see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded see chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached see chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 155,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 155,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 152,140 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 152,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 148,697 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 148,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush see chalking on lower shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 145,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 143,542 miles

Front tyres worn on edges, heavily inner

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 143,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on edges, heavily inner

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,250 miles

plastic trims obscuring underside of vehicle & outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,390 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 132,256 miles

Emissions not tested rough running on acceleration excessive smoke no cam belt history (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 125,526 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,397 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake at rear connecting to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 118,397 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators staying illuminated and not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal brake at rear connecting to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,515 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,565 miles

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

all brake discs poor condition pads look ok

Pass 13 Feb 2013 78,726 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,872 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 50,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,177 miles

Advise n/s/r fog light not working.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,177 miles

Advise n/s/r fog light not working.

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 22,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YC04 AZJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 YC04 AZJ, 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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YC04 AZJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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