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AX04 YPE

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,560 mi
Last recorded161,560 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 161,560 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 157,880 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 157,757 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 153,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 155,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 142,246 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 138,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 138,372 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 128,279 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2018 128,279 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 121,448 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 111,320 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,644 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 101,505 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,850 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jul 2013 75,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,576 miles

Air Bag warning showing

Brake warning light on

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,895 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,320 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,983 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 YPE is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX04 YPE registered?

AX04 YPE is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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