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AK53 SYC

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,120 mi
Last recorded155,120 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 SYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 155,120 miles

Advanced corrosion o/s front and rear subframe.

Advanced corrosion on centre silencer.

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Engine cover fitted.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 148,676 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 139,549 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Screen chipped

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking

o/s/f tyre 4mm

Fail 9 Sep 2016 139,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Screen chipped

n/s/f tyre 3-4mm

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking

o/s/f tyre 4mm

Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,400 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 132,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,082 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 119,004 miles

Front brake discs and pads are worn low.

Rear number plate is faded. Windscreen is chipped. Slight corrosin on rear metal brake pipes and flexible brake hose ferrils. Front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 118,867 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)

Rear number plate is faded. Windscreen is chipped. Slight corrosin on rear metal brake pipes and flexible brake hose ferrils. Front tyres are wearing low on edges.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,408 miles

Stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,662 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads and discs appear to be worn low.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,751 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN DANGEROUSLY LOW ON EDGE BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,723 miles

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

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

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS WORN LOW ON EDGES.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CRACKING AND SPLIT.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN DANGEROUSLY LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 81,467 miles

ADVISE : BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING.

ADVISE : OFF SIDE FRONT DRIVESHAFT OUTER CV JOINT GAITER CRACKING.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,208 miles

Offside rear and front tyres are worn low on edges. Front flexible brake hoses are slightly cracked.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,841 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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AK53 SYC is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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