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BX03 PWL

2003 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,739 mi
Last recorded166,739 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PWL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 166,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 155,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2013 155,001 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2012 146,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2012 146,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 131,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension coil spring mounting rubbers deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2011 131,726 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear suspension coil spring mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2010 121,768 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 121,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 109,878 miles

front and rear brake dics minor rusting on surface edges

Fail 25 Jun 2009 109,878 miles

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

front and rear brake dics minor rusting on surface edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 97,438 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 97,438 miles

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,035 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,679 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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BX03 PWL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc 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 BX03 PWL, 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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BX03 PWL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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