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B18 COV

2003 Audi A6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 COV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 110,730 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion to general suspension components

Pass 19 Feb 2025 110,270 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 109,264 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight leak from gearbox output seal

Pass 28 Mar 2022 108,796 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both inner joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside 3mm, offside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear flexi brake pipe is fitted incorrectly and pipe is showing signs of starting to rub suspension arm

slight oil leak gearbox rear output seal

slight play nearside inner rack end

Fail 25 Mar 2022 108,796 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both inner joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside 3mm, offside 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear flexi brake pipe is fitted incorrectly and pipe is showing signs of starting to rub suspension arm

slight oil leak gearbox rear output seal

slight play nearside inner rack end

Pass 18 Dec 2020 108,651 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 108,651 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,405 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,011 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,951 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Rear brake flexi very close to trailing arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill trim covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,951 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Rear brake flexi very close to trailing arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill trim covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,911 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 97,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2013 88,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 75,156 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 75,156 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)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 66,930 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 62,278 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,336 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,387 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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B18 COV is a 2003 Audi A6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B18 COV, 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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B18 COV is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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