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AO53 PLV

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,409 mi
Last recorded206,409 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PLV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 206,409 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 206,409 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 199,320 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2017 192,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn from inner and outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016 182,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D /bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 172,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 159,702 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 159,655 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 144,601 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 144,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 132,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 127,129 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 127,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 113,213 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 113,213 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 104,227 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 104,227 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 87,100 miles

rear discs plus pads getting low

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,624 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 PLV is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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