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YS04 YBU

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,436 mi
Last recorded163,436 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 YBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 163,436 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 163,436 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 158,730 miles

Part worn tyre fitted to o/s/r

Play in both anti roll bar link rod bushes.

Slight brake pedal creep with engine running.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 158,730 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Part worn tyre fitted to o/s/r

Play in both anti roll bar link rod bushes.

Slight brake pedal creep with engine running.

Pass 9 May 2012 129,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

had to remove contents in boot and on rear seats to inspect rear seat belts

Fail 8 May 2012 129,032 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

had to remove contents in boot and on rear seats to inspect rear seat belts

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,226 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 149,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,263 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,212 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,379 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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YS04 YBU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS04 YBU, 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 YS04 YBU registered?

YS04 YBU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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