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GR53 KDF

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

144,342 mi
Last recorded144,342 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 KDF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 144,342 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 138,543 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 134,140 miles

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

Power steering fluid leak

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 128,424 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 124,996 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2021 124,993 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,509 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 121,494 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,163 miles

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

front ant-roll bar drop link bushes becoming deteriorated

n/s/f side lamp becoming pale

n/s/r tyre perishing

various slight oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2019 117,160 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brake hoses becoming deteriorated

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

front ant-roll bar drop link bushes becoming deteriorated

n/s/f side lamp becoming pale

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear inner brake pads appear worn

various slight oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,943 miles

Nearside Front brake hose becoming cracked

Nearside Rear minor cracks on tyre

Offside Front brake hose becoming cracked

Rear minor corrosion to brake discs

headlamp units deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2018 112,941 miles

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

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

Rear minor corrosion to brake discs

headlamp units deteriorated

Nearside Front brake hose becoming cracked

Nearside Rear minor cracks on tyre

Offside Front brake hose becoming cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2017 108,832 miles

both front brake hoses becoming perished

various suspension components becoming corroded/deteriroated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 108,832 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake hoses becoming perished

various suspension components becoming corroded/deteriroated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

o/s/f engine mount leaking

various slight oil leaks

Pass 20 Mar 2015 98,939 miles

both front brake hoses becoming perished

both front indicators becoming pale

exhaust is vibrating hard against heatshield above o/s/f drive shaft

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

various minor oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes becoming deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2014 93,888 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) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes becoming deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 88,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PAS oil sounds low but unable see level (not permitted to remove cap)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 77,499 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

o/s wiper becoming worn

Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,496 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

o/s wiper becoming worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,046 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 74,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,011 miles

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

Nearside front CV boot perishing

Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,761 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front CV boot perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,965 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 48,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,301 miles

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

exhaust emissions high

Fail 19 Mar 2007 38,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust emissions high

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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GR53 KDF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 GR53 KDF, 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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GR53 KDF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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