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C17 TUS

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,755 mi
Last recorded155,755 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 TUS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 155,755 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

lower engine cover partialy loose

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Mar 2019 155,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both deteriorated likely to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

lower engine cover partialy loose

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Mar 2018 152,263 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2018 152,263 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2017 148,911 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes (rear arms)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 148,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm inner bushes (rear arms)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 141,285 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 141,283 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 116,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm bushes(inner rear)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 11,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in offside and nearside front lower arm bushes(inner rear)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 110,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r disc

Pass 4 Sep 2012 110,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r disc

Pass 5 Sep 2011 103,690 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 98,566 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 98,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 84,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,551 miles

brake pads low @ rear

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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C17 TUS is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 C17 TUS, 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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C17 TUS is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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