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MK54 ZBU

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,306 mi
Last recorded153,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ZBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 153,306 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,813 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2023 143,741 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 143,740 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 139,246 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 134,470 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 131,328 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 128,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,990 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 117,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,233 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 107,233 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,776 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 99,776 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 91,487 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 91,487 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,516 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 58,562 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,360 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 31,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,923 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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MK54 ZBU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MK54 ZBU, 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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MK54 ZBU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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