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DA04 FBU

2004 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,547 mi
Last recorded95,547 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 FBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 95,547 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 95,026 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 94,362 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 May 2021 94,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 94,245 miles

Brake performance not tested due to osr brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,286 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,830 miles

suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 93,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside head lamp image dim

Pass 16 May 2016 92,166 miles

Both headlamp adjusters are broken

Fail 5 May 2016 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,983 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 77,691 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,417 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension arm rear mounting cracked perished

n/s/r fog light inop

slight exhaust leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,751 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to both front tyre sidewalls-no cords exposed.

Pass 14 May 2009 51,099 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

damage to both front tyre sidewalls-no cords exposed.

offside park brake cable mount insecure.

Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,569 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 49,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,070 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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DA04 FBU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA04 FBU, 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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DA04 FBU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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