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AO52 YDJ

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,746 mi
Last recorded149,746 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 149,746 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 143,977 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 143,977 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 137,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 129,621 miles

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

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

under trays & engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 129,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

oil leak

under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 113,799 miles

all flexi hoses perrishing

other front surspension arm rubber bushes perrishing

Fail 18 Nov 2014 113,799 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all flexi hoses perrishing

other front surspension arm rubber bushes perrishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,561 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 95,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 87,841 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 87,841 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 71,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2009 71,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,756 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 60,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,519 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 52,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,487 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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AO52 YDJ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO52 YDJ, 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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AO52 YDJ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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