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YU04 BHW

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,900 mi
Last recorded158,900 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BHW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,900 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

crack on rear off side lens,

Pass 23 Oct 2017 150,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 141,929 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 141,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has a cut

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

Rear both sides tyre treads have cracks in them

engine bay and under body covers

Fail 19 Oct 2015 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has a cut

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

Rear both sides tyre treads have cracks in them

engine bay and under body covers

Fail 20 Jun 2014 116,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 116,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,093 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,373 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 94,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,968 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 75,662 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 75,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YU04 BHW is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YU04 BHW, 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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YU04 BHW is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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