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BT52 CEJ

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,199 mi
Last recorded177,199 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2015 177,199 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine oil leak

offside front spotlight missing

offside mirror damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2015 266,999 miles

chips in screen

engine under tray insecure

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

o/s/f fog lamp missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge borderline

oil leak engine

Fail 2 Jan 2015 266,780 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips in screen

engine under tray insecure

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm

o/s/f fog lamp missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge borderline

oil leak engine

Pass 10 Jul 2013 144,906 miles

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

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

Offside front spot lamp missing

engine oil level on minimum

front brake disce wearing slightly low

front bumper damaged

undertray damaged/insecure

uneven treadwear of nearside rear tyre inner edge. 235/45/ZR17 94Y

Fail 10 Jul 2013 144,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front spot lamp missing

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

engine oil level on minimum

front brake disce wearing slightly low

front bumper damaged

rear wiper blade worn /washers poor

undertray damaged/insecure

uneven treadwear of nearside rear tyre inner edge. 235/45/ZR17 94Y

Pass 2 Feb 2012 128,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 117,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres out of shape due to worn rear shocks

Fail 27 Jan 2011 117,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres out of shape due to worn rear shocks

Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 102,120 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 85,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 67,273 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,629 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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BT52 CEJ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT52 CEJ, 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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BT52 CEJ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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