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AK53 BAV

2003 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

127,174 mi
Last recorded127,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 BAV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 127,174 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 126,926 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 126,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,400 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 122,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,897 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,877 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 119,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,399 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2019 117,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2018 110,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 110,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,030 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 104,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit on 3mm

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,628 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of fluid

Fail 30 Nov 2016 95,595 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/r tyre failiure (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner sidewall 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of fluid

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,284 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,689 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,689 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 86,276 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,484 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 61,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,170 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,397 miles

fitted poorly one child seat

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,017 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)

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

Offside Rear 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 BAV is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BAV, 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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AK53 BAV is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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