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YH04 UPC

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

262,588 mi
Last recorded262,588 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 UPC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 262,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 242,561 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear both sides coil spring mounting rubbers worn & split

Fail 27 Oct 2010 241,183 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear both sides coil spring mounting rubbers worn & split

Pass 11 May 2010 223,224 miles

rear coil springs mounting rubbers worn

Fail 10 May 2010 223,184 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs mounting rubbers worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 202,831 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 202,724 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 182,564 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2009 182,347 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 162,929 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 142,625 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 142,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 131,465 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 110,478 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 110,478 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 103,956 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 103,956 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 93,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

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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YH04 UPC is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YH04 UPC, 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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YH04 UPC is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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