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FA53 HHM

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,521 mi
Last recorded186,521 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 HHM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 186,521 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 186,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 183,649 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 176,511 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 176,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 168,968 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 167,644 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 159,971 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 151,938 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 145,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 145,046 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 144,552 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Sep 2015 144,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,491 miles

slight perishing to both front brake flexy hoses

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,484 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,477 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,690 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 61,690 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,366 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 50,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,980 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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FA53 HHM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FA53 HHM, 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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FA53 HHM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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