2004 Audi A6 3.0L Petrol · V8 FCW

This 2004 Audi A6 presents an exceptionally clean MOT record, with the most recent test conducted on 26 February 2026 at 116,007 miles resulting in a pass with zero defects. The maintenance trend is demonstrably stable and, by the evidence of five consecutive flawless annual tests, improving in terms of consistent upkeep. No advisories, failures, or minor defects appear across the entire recorded history. For a vehicle approaching 22 years of age, this is a rare outcome that suggests attentive ownership and proactive servicing rather than reactive repairs. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light, steady use. Between the February 2022 test at 110,982 miles and the February 2026 test at 116,007 miles, the car covered just 5,025 miles over four years, averaging roughly 1,256 miles annually in that window. Earlier years show slightly higher but still modest use, with the car adding 1,452 miles between February 2023 and February 2024, and 1,552 miles between February 2024 and February 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings. The overall lifetime average of approximately 5,273 miles per year is well below the UK typical range of 8,000 to 12,000 miles annually, reinforcing the picture of a lightly driven vehicle that may have spent extended periods stationary. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should not assume the underside and mechanical components are free from age-related deterioration. A 22-year-old Audi A6 of this era is susceptible to corrosion on inner wing arches, sill edges, and subframe mounting points, particularly if the car has spent time stationary with moisture sitting in drainage paths. Suspension bushes, even on low-mileage examples, will have aged and may show perishing or cracking that MOT testers only flag when play becomes excessive. The front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes on the A6 C5 platform are known degradation points worth inspecting closely. The braking system deserves particular attention. Even though no binding calipers or worn discs have been flagged, low annual mileage can cause brake discs to surface-corrode and caliper slides to seize from underuse. A test drive should confirm even braking without pulling or judder. Engine and transmission mounts, the exhaust system, and coolant hoses should all be checked for age-hardening rather than mileage wear. The clean MOT record is a strong positive indicator, but it does not substitute for a thorough physical inspection focused on the structural and rubber components that degrade with time rather than distance.