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YV04 FTP

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,492 mi
Last recorded165,492 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 FTP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 165,492 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside front upper ,front suspension arm inner bush becoming slightly unbonded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 165,492 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside front upper, front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside front upper, rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

offside front upper ,front suspension arm inner bush becoming slightly unbonded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 157,508 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp ,possibly leaking slightly

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 19 Jul 2016 157,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp ,possibly leaking slightly

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 150,824 miles

both front brake hoses becoming cracked/perrished

n.s rear tyre 1.6-2mm

o.s outer c.v boot becoming perrished

o.s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 21 Jul 2014 144,688 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes becoming worn/unbonded

both headlamps lenses becoming faded

both rear suspension lower wishbones,rear inner bushes becoming slightly unbonded

o.s front,front upper suspension arm inner bush slightly unbonded

o.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o.s rear shock absorber damp/slight leak

rear brake discs and pads becoming worn

Fail 14 Jul 2014 144,688 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links bushes becoming worn/unbonded

both headlamps lenses becoming faded

both rear suspension lower wishbones,rear inner bushes becoming slightly unbonded

o.s front,front upper suspension arm inner bush slightly unbonded

o.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

o.s rear shock absorber damp/slight leak

rear brake discs and pads becoming worn

Fail 17 Jul 2013 134,892 miles

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

o.s front upper,rear suspension arm rear bush slightly unbonded

o.s rear shocker damp

Pass 17 Jul 2013 134,892 miles

o.s front upper,rear suspension arm rear bush slightly unbonded

o.s rear shocker damp

Pass 12 Jul 2012 120,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 107,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,732 miles

Both rear roadwheels have some damage to inner rims (pot hole ?)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 89,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,424 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,356 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 51,174 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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YV04 FTP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YV04 FTP, 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 YV04 FTP registered?

YV04 FTP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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