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A5 DOP

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,397 mi
Last recorded133,397 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DOP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 133,397 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 131,641 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 128,723 miles

Both rear backing plates corroded and crumbling away

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides perished/splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,851 miles

Both rear backing plates corroded and crumbling away

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,957 miles

Both rear backing plates corroded and crumbling away

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both very heavily corroded and inner face coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both very heavily corroded and inner face coming away (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,976 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,380 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 115,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle only just passed smoke test limits

Fail 30 Oct 2017 110,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle only just passed smoke test limits

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 106,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 103,144 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,392 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 89,390 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 79,882 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 69,924 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 57,233 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 51,165 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,062 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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A5 DOP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A5 DOP, 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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What year was A5 DOP registered?

A5 DOP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is A5 DOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 DOP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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