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AX54 HKU

2004 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,823 mi
Last recorded144,823 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Audi A6108,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 144,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 141,050 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 141,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch rusted has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,501 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 133,489 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush excessive wear marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,444 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 109,220 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 102,389 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 95,174 miles

all flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 27 Oct 2016 95,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

strong advise, n/s/f tyre close to cords inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 83,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

N/s/r wheel binding slightly

O/s/r tyre 3mm

Slight diff oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 77,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 70,101 miles

Both rear brakes are binding.

Front brake discs are worn.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs are very corroded and worn.Strong Advise.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,272 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on braking surface

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on edges (Close to cords)

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge (Close to cords)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,880 miles

rear tyres 3mm on outer edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,655 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 6 Dec 2007 29,955 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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AX54 HKU is a 2004 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AX54 HKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 HKU registered?

AX54 HKU is a 2004 Audi A6, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is AX54 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 HKU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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