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YD04 VYX

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,652 mi
Last recorded122,652 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 VYX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 122,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 122,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 122,395 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 108,675 miles

drivers seatbelt fraying

front tyres bald on edges and approaching limit

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oily residue on gearbox and engine

rear brake discs worn and corroded

vehicle will not engage reverse

Fail 14 May 2012 108,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seatbelt fraying

front tyres bald on edges and approaching limit

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

oily residue on gearbox and engine

rear brake discs worn and corroded

vehicle will not engage reverse

Pass 1 Dec 2010 100,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 90,554 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 90,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 76,403 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 76,403 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,338 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,981 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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YD04 VYX is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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