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YJ04 SMZ

2004 Audi RS6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,015 mi
Last recorded130,015 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Audi RS678,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 SMZ
MakeAudi
ModelRS6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 130,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 129,745 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2016 129,676 miles

EML indicates a fault

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 128,703 miles

EML indicates a fault

Fail 16 Nov 2013 127,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 127,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 125,551 miles

front and rear discs and pads corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 120,282 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 20 May 2010 94,433 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 77,050 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 77,050 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,882 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,695 miles

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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YJ04 SMZ is a 2004 Audi RS6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJ04 SMZ, 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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YJ04 SMZ is a 2004 Audi RS6, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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