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AK53 ZBR

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,222 mi
Last recorded162,222 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 162,222 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 162,220 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 159,901 miles

Nearside wing mirror lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 159,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside wing mirror lens cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 152,982 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 152,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 144,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 144,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 121,072 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,730 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jan 2015 108,730 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2013 97,972 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 97,640 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 87,402 miles

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

air bag light on

child seat fitted in os rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 87,402 miles

air bag light on

child seat fitted in os rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2011 77,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

rear brake disc pads very worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,554 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 ZBR is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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