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YE04 RUU

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,608 mi
Last recorded156,608 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 RUU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 156,608 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 137,340 miles

All tyres perished

CV joints Knocking

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 137,338 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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)

Oil leak

All tyres perished

CV joints Knocking

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,495 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 127,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 121,831 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

advise to have tracking checked

front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders near to exposing structure of tyre they also have small cuts in inner sidewalls advise to replace

plastic covers fitted to underside of car reducing visability of tested items

unable to clearly see front inner brake pad condition n/s+o/s

Pass 17 Jun 2010 113,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 104,591 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 76,325 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 76,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YE04 RUU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YE04 RUU, 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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YE04 RUU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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