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AR04 FKE

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

234,136 mi
Last recorded234,136 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 FKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 234,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 222,727 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 222,727 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 217,633 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 217,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster defective (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 210,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 14 May 2018 210,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2017 206,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 199,762 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 199,761 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 193,224 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 193,224 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 186,016 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 180,163 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 180,162 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 170,564 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 170,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 159,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 150,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 150,879 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 141,982 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 135,615 miles

Nearside rear outer bake pad wearing thin,borderline pass.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 123,315 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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AR04 FKE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AR04 FKE, 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 AR04 FKE registered?

AR04 FKE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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