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YD04 BZT

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,230 mi
Last recorded146,230 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 BZT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 146,230 miles

power steering noisy

Fail 8 Nov 2017 146,230 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 139,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside one bad ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 139,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside one bad ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 129,107 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 120,151 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 110,075 miles

All four flexi brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Towing electrical socket braket broken

Pass 31 May 2012 102,161 miles

All four flexi brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 102,161 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

All four flexi brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,608 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 88,309 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,065 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,062 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,778 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 42,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YD04 BZT is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YD04 BZT, 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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YD04 BZT is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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