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AK53 AZU

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,301 mi
Last recorded135,301 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AZU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 135,301 miles

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

brake pipe under tthe vehicle behind the sheild could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 28 Oct 2014 130,975 miles

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

chips in windscreen

front brake discs / front inner wings / front subframe and suspension arms - corroded

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image diffused

nearside and offside rear brake catching slightly

nearside front brake hose perishing

rear coil springs / rear brake discs / rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system and silencers - corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 130,975 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

chips in windscreen

front brake discs / front inner wings / front subframe and suspension arms - corroded

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy - beam image diffused

nearside and offside rear brake catching slightly

nearside front brake hose perishing

rear coil springs / rear brake discs / rear brake hose ferrules / exhaust system and silencers - corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,549 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front brake hose perishing

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

Fail 25 Sep 2013 123,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front headlight glass cloudy

nearside and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front brake hose perishing

offside front inner wheel arch liner trims insecure (x2)

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,563 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear brake catching slightly

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,558 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor weepy

Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 80,854 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 80,854 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 70,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AK53 AZU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK53 AZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 AZU registered?

AK53 AZU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 AZU safe to buy?

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