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YY04 YHS

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,955 mi
Last recorded176,955 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YHS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 176,955 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 168,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 167,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 145,208 miles

Crack in windscreen out of view

Pass 8 Nov 2018 138,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 124,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 102,743 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 102,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,182 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 102,182 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 102,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 92,075 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 92,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,354 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 85,354 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2011 85,288 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 75,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 68,085 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,193 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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YY04 YHS is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YY04 YHS, 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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YY04 YHS is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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