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ST53 YFR

2004 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,522 mi
Last recorded137,522 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 YFR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 137,522 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 137,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 137,191 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 137,191 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 136,820 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 136,820 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 134,825 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 134,825 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 133,694 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 133,694 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 132,774 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 132,774 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 130,500 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 125,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 123,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 119,043 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,865 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 93,865 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 84,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 84,617 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 77,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,805 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,361 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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ST53 YFR is a 2004 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST53 YFR, 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 ST53 YFR registered?

ST53 YFR is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is ST53 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 YFR shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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