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WL53 MXR

2004 Audi A6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

116,313 mi
Last recorded116,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 MXR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,313 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 116,301 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 112,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,967 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,904 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 62,465 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 59,284 miles

slight binding of o/s rear brake

Pass 14 May 2012 56,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 51,693 miles

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,444 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,713 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,916 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,094 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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WL53 MXR is a 2004 Audi A6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WL53 MXR, 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 WL53 MXR registered?

WL53 MXR is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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