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AJ52 RDU

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

265,712 mi
Last recorded265,712 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 RDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 265,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os/nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os/nsr/osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 265,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os/nsr/osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os/nsr/osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 264,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 251,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 251,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 240,547 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 240,547 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 232,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 232,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 221,183 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs heavy wear

Fail 10 Dec 2014 221,183 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs heavy wear

Pass 4 Dec 2013 205,316 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 205,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 184,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 160,742 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 133,583 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 133,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 19 Nov 2009 105,416 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 79,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,593 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 54,264 miles

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

under-side of vehicle very wet

Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,595 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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AJ52 RDU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AJ52 RDU, 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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AJ52 RDU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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