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YP04 FLB

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,632 mi
Last recorded187,632 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 FLB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 187,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 173,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 159,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 159,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 157,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress into head lamp & lamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge & has large cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded 2 x hoses from fuel tank on offside of vehicle have corroded connectors (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off securing screw loose in front bumper (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 146,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 146,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ,Sidewall has exposed cords (marked in chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 135,136 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 127,068 miles

oil low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 123,639 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,392 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,015 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,316 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s headlight adjuster broken

Fail 19 Mar 2010 87,316 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s headlight adjuster broken

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,128 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlight adjuster broken

stone chips on screen

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

small stone chips on screen

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 17 Mar 2008 67,489 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

small stone chips on screen

uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,962 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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YP04 FLB is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YP04 FLB, 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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YP04 FLB is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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