2004 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · KW53 ATO
2004 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 133,811 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW53 ATO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 133,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW53 ATO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Audi A6 (KW53 ATO) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
KW53 ATO Mileage History
- 26/09/2024111,966 mi
- 26/09/2024111,966 mi
- 01/10/2025125,632 mi+13,666 mi
- 07/10/2025125,634 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/2026133,811 mi+8,177 mi
Average of roughly 11,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A6 Mk2 (C5)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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