2003 Audi A6 2.5L Diesel · GD53 AAE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 24 April 2025 at 181,205 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the test just days before a successful result, suggesting that the owner addresses specific defects only when prompted by the official tester rather than performing them as part of a proactive service schedule. The mileage profile is consistent with a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,878 miles per year. Between April 2023 at 177,291 miles and April 2024 at 178,709 miles, the car covered only 1,418 miles, indicating a period of low usage. However, the mileage increased by 2,496 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 test. This low annual mileage over two decades puts specific demands on rubber components and seals which require regular movement to avoid dry rot or seizing despite the low odometer reading. While the MOT records show no recorded advisories or recurring defects, the high mileage and age necessitate a thorough physical inspection of structural integrity and suspension components. A buyer should specifically check for corrosion on the subframe and rear mounting points, which are common failure areas for this generation of Audi. Given the recent failures prior to passing, a close inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines is essential to ensure that the issues rectified for the MOT were comprehensive repairs rather than merely temporary fixes.