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SE53 TGF

2004 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,410 mi
Last recorded174,410 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 TGF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 174,410 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 174,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 165,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 160,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 158,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 148,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jan 2021 148,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 140,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 129,966 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 122,754 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,023 miles

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

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2017 115,023 miles

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

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 235-45-17

front anti roll bar link rubbers worn slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,693 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 107,693 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,047 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 96,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,447 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 61,250 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 61,250 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,204 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,426 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 47,424 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,282 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,378 miles

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

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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SE53 TGF is a 2004 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SE53 TGF, 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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SE53 TGF is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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