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GL53 WNP

2004 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,758 mi
Last recorded118,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WNP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 118,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 118,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 117,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 117,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen 1 jet misaligned (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear yellow marked both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch rubbing against tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 117,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 112,646 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 102,442 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Aug 2016 102,442 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,279 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,921 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,944 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 93,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,800 miles

Offside and nearside front top suspension arm bushes are showing signs of wear, but still serviceable.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,926 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,926 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on inner edge.Nearly exposing canvas.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,628 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,624 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,386 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,355 miles

both rear tyres have chunks out in side walls

Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,322 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres have chunks out in side walls

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,264 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,880 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 32,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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GL53 WNP is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GL53 WNP, 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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GL53 WNP is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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