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AO53 PLJ

2003 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,079 mi
Last recorded87,079 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,079 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

battery warning light on

Fail 15 Oct 2020 82,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

battery warning light on

Fail 12 Aug 2020 81,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front flexi pipes tender

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front near manifold area and nearside centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear arms of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,226 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 64,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,738 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

os exhaust flexi mesh coming adrift

Fail 7 Aug 2017 54,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre stop lamp has bulbs not working

front disc corroded inner faces

os exhaust flexi mesh coming adrift

Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,567 miles

centre brake light has a bulb not working

covers fitted to underside and outer sills covering some components

front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

ns outer cv boot is starting to emit some grease

os front pipe mesh is coming adrift on flexi

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,223 miles

1 front to rear brake pipe corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs inner faces corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,412 miles

both sides rear brake pipes has slight corrosion

centre brake light has a bulb not working

front to rear brake pipes slightly insecure at front

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in ns bottom ball joint

very slight play in both inner rack ends

Fail 11 Aug 2014 47,411 miles

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

both sides rear brake pipes has slight corrosion

centre brake light has a bulb not working

front to rear brake pipes slightly insecure at front

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in ns bottom ball joint

very slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,304 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,783 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,561 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,650 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,641 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,572 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 PLJ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO53 PLJ, 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 AO53 PLJ registered?

AO53 PLJ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is AO53 PLJ safe to buy?

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