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YR04 XKA

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,822 mi
Last recorded200,822 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 XKA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 200,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 184,134 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 15 Apr 2013 170,026 miles

drivers door sticking-o/s/f c.v boot covered in grease but no visible leaks-both front brake flexis slightly deteriorated-o/s/f steering rack boot slightly deteriorated-rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated-

Fail 15 Apr 2013 170,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

drivers door sticking-o/s/f c.v boot covered in grease but no visible leaks-both front brake flexis slightly deteriorated-o/s/f steering rack boot slightly deteriorated-rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated-

Pass 10 Dec 2011 142,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise in off side rear wheel

Fail 10 Dec 2011 142,527 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise in off side rear wheel

Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 118,616 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 118,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,563 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine managment light on

Fail 10 Mar 2009 108,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Mar 2008 92,237 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 85,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YR04 XKA is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YR04 XKA, 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 YR04 XKA registered?

YR04 XKA is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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