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AO53 KLL

2003 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,366 mi
Last recorded69,366 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KLL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,366 miles

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

Gear box has an oil leak.

Fail 13 May 2026 69,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Gear box has an oil leak.

Pass 14 May 2025 68,376 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 68,376 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 65,956 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,025 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 63,241 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 63,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 62,155 miles

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

Front Lower Oil residue around lower gear box and engine oil filter

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nail in tyre N/S/R and O/S/R

Rear Both rear tyres 10 years old

Fail 26 Nov 2020 62,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Oil residue around lower gear box and engine oil filter

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nail in tyre N/S/R and O/S/R

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorating

Rear Both rear tyres 10 years old

Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Slight leak at engine oil filter

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,854 miles

Chip in windscreen under 10mm

Nail in near side and offside rear tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,788 miles

Nearside Front cv gator metal clip missing causing the cv gator to not be secure

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filter slighly misted around bolt area

Fail 17 Oct 2014 48,674 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filter slighly misted around bolt area

Nearside front CV gaitor leaking slightly from clip

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice n/s/f tyre on exxess cuts on outer wall

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 44,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2010 38,508 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,050 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 36,050 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,901 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,915 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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AO53 KLL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO53 KLL, 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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AO53 KLL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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