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2004 AUDI A6
General Information
- Registration SW04KCE
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A6
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 197,305 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 195,094 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR INDICATOR INTERFERENCE, (4.2.3 (c))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
21 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,964 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2025 7 Jun 202617 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 193,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 191,466 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- drivers door difficult to open at times
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 191,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,213 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- e.m.light on
- drivers door difficult to open from outside
- brake warning light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 190,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- drivers door difficult to open from outside
- e.m.light on
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 189,056 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- drivers door sticks at times further worn recommended
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 189,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- drivers door sticks at times further worn recommended
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 187,636 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 187,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 185,149 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 185,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low to tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 179,915 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018 7 Jun 202619 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 179,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 173,859 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017 7 Jun 202620 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 173,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 167,361 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 167,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 156,539 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 156,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 146,321 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 7 Jun 202619 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 146,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,754 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 7 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,214 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,981 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 98,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,303 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 7 Jun 20262 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 73,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
19 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,156 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2010 7 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,156 MI
7 Jun 202619 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,893 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009 7 Jun 202626 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,890 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2009 7 Jun 20264 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,994 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2008 7 Jun 20264 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 26,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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SW04KCE was registered on 2004-06-02
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