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BT53 VJG

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,081 mi
Last recorded249,081 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VJG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 249,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 237,833 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 223,459 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 223,459 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 207,458 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 207,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 185,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 163,910 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 163,905 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 141,884 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 141,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,838 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 106,018 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 100,793 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 94,899 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 94,899 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 88,897 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,646 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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BT53 VJG is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT53 VJG, 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 BT53 VJG registered?

BT53 VJG is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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