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W4 YWN

2004 Audi RS6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,575 mi
Last recorded167,575 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi RS678,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 YWN
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 167,575 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 167,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 166,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 166,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 165,273 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 163,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 160,009 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 160,009 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 157,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 154,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 136,381 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 136,347 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 119,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 107,870 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,035 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 97,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 87,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 60,668 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,873 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,942 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 34,937 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Audi RS6?

Based on 15,293 MOT tests across 1,156 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
4,608
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 199
constant velocity joint gaiter split 167
Headlamp aim too low 114
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 110
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W4 YWN is a 2004 Audi RS6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Audi RS6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 78,328 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 RS6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 273 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W4 YWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Audi RS6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W4 YWN is a 2004 Audi RS6, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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