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CX53 NPP

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,629 mi
Last recorded153,629 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 NPP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 153,629 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 153,623 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 143,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 142,687 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 128,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 121,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 116,615 miles

covers fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Sep 2020 116,615 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,541 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

both front link bushses slightly deteriorated

covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,610 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,870 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,237 miles

Rear Brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 97,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 10 Apr 2014 97,804 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Apr 2013 93,424 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2013 93,424 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2012 86,128 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,054 miles

Cracking to tread of OSR tyre

Front pads getting low

NSr tyre wearing o the inner edge

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 26 Apr 2010 78,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 70,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 67,535 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,067 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Cracking

Both Rear Tyres Low Tread - JUST LEGAL

Nail In The rear Nearside Tyre

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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CX53 NPP is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX53 NPP, 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 CX53 NPP registered?

CX53 NPP is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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