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AM03 XUP

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,400 mi
Last recorded180,400 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XUP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 180,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 173,458 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 169,592 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 161,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,279 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 152,268 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 147,953 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 143,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 134,657 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,486 miles

Nearside Rear panel damage

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,268 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,259 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s and o/s both (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,083 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,783 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 98,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,133 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated.

offside rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,636 miles

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

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

nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

offside front door handle/lock faulty.

offside rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,509 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

offside front door handle/lock faulty.

offside rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,466 miles

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

advise rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,046 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,853 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 69,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,655 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,048 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,293 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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AM03 XUP is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM03 XUP, 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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What year was AM03 XUP registered?

AM03 XUP is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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