MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,359 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters missing (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake imbalanced across an axle Nearside lagging and low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished , cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coolant level low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blue due to binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear brake pad showing signs of overheating and crumbling.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering fluid low
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nearside Front outer cv joint "clicking"
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged/cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
eml light is on
Central Front Windscreen wiper not working wipers do not work as intended stopping on screen (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nearside Front outer cv joint "clicking"
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged/cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
eml light is on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened but hidden by undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edges but inner worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front doort only latches on secondary catch if closed "gently"
Nearside Front outer cv joint "clicking"
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (damage) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed "fluffing" on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes n/s and o/s at hose plastic shroud "swelling" corroded ? (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle heavily corroded at stubb axle ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .6 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached upper rear arm inner bush deatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened but hidden by undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edges but inner worse (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front doort only latches on secondary catch if closed "gently"
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall (damage) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed "fluffing" on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes n/s and o/s at hose plastic shroud "swelling" corroded ? (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Caliper carriers both sides corroded as well as retaining bolts
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle heavily corroded at stubb axle ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front bushes worn and perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front bushes worn and perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension rubber bushes started to deteriorate (ALL)
Headlamp aims weak and lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and protective rubber sleeve split (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and protective rubber split (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension rusty
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front suspension rubber bushes started to deteriorate (ALL)
Headlamp aims weak and lenses deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and protective rubber sleeve split (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and protective rubber split (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension rusty
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
engine management light on
underside of vehicle almost to dirty to inspect
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre cut in side wall but cords not exposed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspensions corroded
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all rear suspension corroded
n/s and o/s rear tyres perished and spliting but cords not exposed
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear suspension components rusty
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust slightly deteriorated
front disc corroided and scored not excessive at time of test
rear disc pitted just ok at time of test
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Audi A6?
Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FM53 NSF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FM53 NSF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FM53 NSF?
You can check the full history of FM53 NSF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FM53 NSF registered?
FM53 NSF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 8 January 2004.
Is FM53 NSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM53 NSF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FM53 NSF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM53 NSF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.