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NU53 DXM

2004 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

198,061 mi
Last recorded198,061 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 DXM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 198,061 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive floor covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

did not lock on hand brake

Pass 3 Jun 2025 187,489 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 174,848 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 258,738 miles

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

Offside Front play in inner steering joint

Pass 19 Mar 2022 231,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2021 206,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 182,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 178,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 174,226 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 172,201 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 167,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 164,023 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 163,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 162,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 153,718 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR AND RUSTY

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NO KICK UP PATTERN TO O/S HEADLIGHT

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER WEEPING SLIGHTLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 153,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS POOR AND RUSTY

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NO KICK UP PATTERN TO O/S HEADLIGHT

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER WEEPING SLIGHTLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 144,122 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE CLIPS POOR

BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHING

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON EDGES

SCREECHING NOISE FROM POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F LOWER FRONT ARM

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF UNDERSIDE

Pass 15 Jan 2010 128,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

near side rear brake pad worn

Pass 27 Jan 2009 122,516 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Jan 2009 122,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge,slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 111,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 111,961 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 107,613 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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NU53 DXM is a 2004 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NU53 DXM, 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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What year was NU53 DXM registered?

NU53 DXM is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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