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AO03 HSY

2003 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

228,210 mi
Last recorded228,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HSY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 228,210 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 223,601 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 223,579 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine mangerment light on.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 215,948 miles

entire exhuast is corroded

n/s/f tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 213,390 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 213,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 196,096 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 196,096 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 179,491 miles

airbag light on

nearside front lower grill broken

rear number plate detoriated but still legible

Fail 8 Jun 2010 179,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

nearside front lower grill broken

rear number plate detoriated but still legible

Pass 11 Jun 2009 152,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 118,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 27 Mar 2008 118,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

air bag light on

washer liquid low

Pass 28 Mar 2007 91,338 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 69,670 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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AO03 HSY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AO03 HSY, 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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AO03 HSY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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