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AK53 WSL

2003 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,410 mi
Last recorded147,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 147,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,261 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 144,805 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 130,680 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn excessively on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 126,261 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 110,575 miles

Low tone horn inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Wipers are becoming smeary

Fail 25 Sep 2014 110,575 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Low tone horn inop

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Wipers are becoming smeary

Pass 12 Jul 2013 104,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,588 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 100,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 93,727 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,766 miles

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,196 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,307 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 46,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 WSL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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