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CU53 ZPV

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

222,993 mi
Last recorded222,993 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZPV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 222,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 211,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 203,087 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 203,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 193,875 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 193,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 177,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 177,629 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 162,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 162,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 149,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 133,965 miles

washer jet blocked

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 133,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

washer jet blocked

Pass 12 Oct 2010 118,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,056 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 102,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,065 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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CU53 ZPV is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CU53 ZPV, 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 CU53 ZPV registered?

CU53 ZPV is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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