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AX04 VRU

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,455 mi
Last recorded180,455 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 VRU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 180,455 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 180,455 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 174,489 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 174,482 miles

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

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 165,358 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 154,102 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 154,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 137,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 137,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 118,303 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 118,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,995 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,684 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2011 89,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 79,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,698 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,387 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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AX04 VRU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AX04 VRU, 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 AX04 VRU registered?

AX04 VRU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is AX04 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 VRU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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