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R5 KRU

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,199 mi
Last recorded101,199 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 KRU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 101,199 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2024 101,160 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,926 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,699 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 99,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,703 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension modified from standard

Pass 30 Jun 2020 98,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,402 miles

slight play in offside track rod end joint.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,397 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Slight play in offside track rod end joint.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,832 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 76,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,755 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2011 73,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,033 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 61,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Apr 2009 58,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,068 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front upper (both arms inner bushes) suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

offside front upper (both arms inner bushes) suspension arm rubberbush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 53,044 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 53,044 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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R5 KRU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 4,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R5 KRU, 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 R5 KRU registered?

R5 KRU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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