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DA03 ELX

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,239 mi
Last recorded140,239 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ELX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 140,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 129,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake just met minimum effort

Pass 26 Sep 2020 124,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,749 miles

Both rear springs corroding

Nearside Front Slight play in bottom ball joint

Of side and ns side front tyres worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2019 117,749 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs corroding

Nearside Front Slight play in bottom ball joint

Of side and ns side front tyres worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,024 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 112,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,722 miles

Both rear wheels slightly buckled

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 102,722 miles

Both rear wheels slightly buckled

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,064 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front drop links bushes perishing

both front lower(rear) suspension arm bushes worn

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f + o/s/r wheels slightly buckled

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,757 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,322 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,232 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,074 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,410 miles

large undertray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2008 50,410 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

large undertray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,139 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 33,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DA03 ELX is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DA03 ELX, 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 DA03 ELX registered?

DA03 ELX is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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