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AK53 TLN

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,493 mi
Last recorded207,493 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TLN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 207,493 miles

crack in windscreen center at top behind interior mirror

Fail 26 Jul 2016 207,493 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

crack in windscreen center at top behind interior mirror

Pass 12 Jun 2015 200,048 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 200,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 191,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 182,029 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 182,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 121,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2012 121,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,658 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,648 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 96,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 86,533 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 63,490 miles

1) O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 63,490 miles

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

1) O/S/R Tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,581 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 TLN is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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