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AO03 YSF

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,384 mi
Last recorded173,384 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YSF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 173,384 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 166,844 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 164,028 miles

o/s/front tyre worn badly inside edge

suspension bushes perishing unable to see 100%due to plastics

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 164,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

o/s/front tyre worn badly inside edge

suspension bushes perishing unable to see 100%due to plastics

Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,943 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 146,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 130,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/rear tyre worn inside edge

windscreen has chip in outside zone A

Fail 6 Oct 2015 130,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/rear tyre worn inside edge

windscreen has chip in outside zone A

Pass 6 Oct 2014 118,271 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

transmission erratic on take up

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,244 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,476 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,010 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,938 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 YSF is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO03 YSF, 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 YSF is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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