2004 Audi A6 2.5L Diesel · GD04 HFT

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent test on 30 January 2024 at 257,001 miles resulted in no defects or advisories recorded. This suggests that the previous owners have maintained the mechanical integrity and safety standards, as the car has failed to trigger a single failure across the last five recorded inspections. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,700 miles per year. Between January 2021 and January 2024, the car covered 9,578 miles, showing a steady usage of roughly 3,200 miles annually. There is a notable gap between the July 2019 and January 2021 tests during which the vehicle covered only 3,600 miles, but the overall accumulation reflects typical long-distance motorway use rather than the stress associated with short-city driving or long periods of neglect. Despite the clean MOT record, the high mileage of 257,001 miles places significant demand on age-related components. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, specifically checking for perished rubber bushes and worn coil springs, which frequently degrade at this mileage threshold. The brakes should also be examined for signs of caliper caliper corrosion or thinning discs, as the MOT test only identifies immediate failures rather than gradual wear.