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YM04 LAB

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,460 mi
Last recorded195,460 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 LAB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 195,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 189,925 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 189,920 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 181,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 181,334 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 172,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 165,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 153,877 miles

Engine cover/undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 153,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine cover/undertrays fitted.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 137,804 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 133,569 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 11 Jul 2014 122,408 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,692 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 91,146 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,090 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 68,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine managment light stays on.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 53,962 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot perrished not split at time of test.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 53,663 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread left.

n/s/r tyre tread lumpy not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f outer cv boot perrished not split at time of test.

o/s/f tyre very dangerous customer advised not to drive vehicle at time of test.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,749 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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YM04 LAB is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YM04 LAB, 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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YM04 LAB is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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