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A6 HVR

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

185,383 mi
Last recorded185,383 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HVR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 185,383 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both wings are corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 185,383 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 & has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both wings are corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 183,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 183,399 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 176,924 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 176,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jul 2020 176,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( rear ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( front ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( rear ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both head light patterns poor

Pass 26 Feb 2019 168,461 miles

Central Front discs heavy carrosion

tape on number plate front and back plate close to reg numbers

Fail 5 Feb 2019 168,441 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 165,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borderline pass (2.4.G.2)

corrosion of n/s and o/s front wheel arches

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs discoloured signs of getting hot/pads ect

Pass 8 Nov 2016 163,593 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 163,593 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 156,442 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 145,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 145,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 135,731 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 135,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 130,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 121,458 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 112,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 112,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,238 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 105,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,724 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,418 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 71,647 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 71,313 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A6 HVR is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2003 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 108,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A6 HVR, 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 23 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A6 HVR is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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