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YD04 DNW

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,792 mi
Last recorded157,792 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 DNW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 157,792 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 157,792 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 147,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 137,651 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 137,651 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,072 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 128,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 92,699 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 92,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,480 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 73,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,770 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 52,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 35,636 miles

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

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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YD04 DNW is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD04 DNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD04 DNW registered?

YD04 DNW is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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