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ND54 GBV

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,071 mi
Last recorded122,071 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 GBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 122,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

general corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2025 122,071 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front crossmember slightly corroded

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2024 118,385 miles

Body covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,235 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,017 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

underside has corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 88,449 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 88,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 87,060 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 87,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 86,592 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,510 miles

Covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,928 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 83,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

parking brake effort only just met minimum (17%)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

suspect slight fuel leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 83,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

parking brake effort only just met minimum (17%)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

suspect slight fuel leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 81,475 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 81,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 78,895 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 77,342 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,145 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 71,377 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 71,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,940 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 50,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,990 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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ND54 GBV is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ND54 GBV, 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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ND54 GBV is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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