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YG04 NHC

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,482 mi
Last recorded149,482 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 NHC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2022 149,482 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint split (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative indicators can't be inspected separately (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle between flexible link hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle between flexible link hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 140,385 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 127,927 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 112,091 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 112,080 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,459 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,459 miles

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low no adjuster (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 90,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,609 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,167 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,930 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,929 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,108 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,007 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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YG04 NHC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG04 NHC, 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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YG04 NHC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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