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BT04 BGK

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

279,593 mi
Last recorded279,593 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 BGK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 279,593 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 268,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 255,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers door handle sticking

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale audio only

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2017 255,585 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers door handle sticking

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale audio only

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 236,867 miles

MIL light on

Mud under vehicle

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

Fail 20 May 2016 236,763 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

MIL light on

Mud under vehicle

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

Pass 20 May 2015 223,762 miles

Engine light on

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 May 2015 223,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine light on

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 May 2014 212,164 miles

MIL light on

Fail 16 May 2014 212,057 miles

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

MIL light on

Pass 21 May 2013 200,187 miles

EML warning light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

offside rear tyre cracking in between tread

power steering pump drive belt deteriorated,recommend replacement

Fail 14 May 2013 199,986 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EML warning light on

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

bulb failure warning light on

nearside rear tyre cracking in between tread

offside rear tyre cracking in between tread

oil level slightly low

power steering pump drive belt deteriorated,recommend replacement

Pass 24 May 2012 191,311 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 180,523 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 171,910 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 161,473 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)

Fail 6 May 2009 161,473 miles

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

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 23 May 2008 150,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 137,081 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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BT04 BGK is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT04 BGK, 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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BT04 BGK is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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