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AK04 DHJ

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

235,523 mi
Last recorded235,523 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 DHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 235,523 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 235,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 230,309 miles

Nearside Front seat child seat fitted.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 230,309 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front seat child seat fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 226,318 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 226,316 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 222,691 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 222,662 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 217,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to go out of shape

Fail 6 Jul 2015 217,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are starting to go out of shape

Pass 11 Jul 2014 208,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 208,635 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 193,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 182,283 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 169,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 155,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 155,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 144,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 116,071 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 97,561 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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AK04 DHJ is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK04 DHJ, 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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AK04 DHJ is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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