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A6 XPL

2003 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,375 mi
Last recorded102,375 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XPL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 102,373 miles

All direction indicators not working stay on permanently (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 101,891 miles

Front front two head lights in poor condicton two front head lights in poor condition

Nearside Front trre just in limit

Nearside Rear tyre just in limit

Rear two rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Nov 2016 101,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working two rears (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front trre just in limit

Nearside Rear tyre just in limit

Rear two rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,071 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 95,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 92,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on

Fail 21 Sep 2013 92,823 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 84,420 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 70,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,863 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2007 33,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 19,440 miles

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 XPL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPL, 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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What year was A6 XPL registered?

A6 XPL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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