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YL04 YWE

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,718 mi
Last recorded188,718 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 YWE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 188,718 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And near side (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2015 181,433 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 181,433 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 171,205 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 163,850 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 163,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 147,127 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 147,127 miles

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

required one litre of engine oil prior to start of test

nearside front tyre bald inner edge nearly through to canvas

offside front tyre bald inner and outer edges nearly through to canvas

Pass 8 Feb 2011 125,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,892 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inside & outside edges

Fail 17 Feb 2010 104,892 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres worn on inside & outside edges

Pass 18 Feb 2009 87,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,799 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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YL04 YWE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL04 YWE, 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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What year was YL04 YWE registered?

YL04 YWE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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