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DA03 RKE

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,593 mi
Last recorded136,593 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 136,593 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 126,798 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 126,794 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 121,104 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view down inner edge hairline crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 121,104 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view down inner edge hairline crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 116,559 miles

screen cracked,passenger rear tyre bulged on tread,drivers rear brake disc very rusty,front suspension bushes

Fail 18 May 2018 116,466 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both lenses dirty-aims not tested (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm-towards rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very weak-investigate (3.7.B.6a)

screen cracked,passenger rear tyre bulged on tread,drivers rear brake disc very rusty,front suspension bushes

Pass 18 May 2017 109,198 miles

n/s/f wing rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,088 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner tread,driveshafts noisey-investigate

oil leak,drivers front brake hose splitting,drivers front antiroll bar link deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner tread,driveshafts noisey-investigate

oil leak,drivers front brake hose splitting,drivers front antiroll bar link deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,362 miles

n/s/f arm has slight movement on ATL, front drop links have slight play, brake hoses cracking

underbody-covers covered in oil-investigate,hard to inspect due to covers

Fail 27 Mar 2015 94,362 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f arm has slight movement on ATL, front drop links have slight play, brake hoses cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,591 miles

slight movement in front suspension arm bushes (ATL), minor oil leak, rear wiper split, rear tyre wearing (investigate)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 88,591 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

slight movement in front suspension arm bushes (ATL), minor oil leak, rear wiper split, rear tyre wearing (investigate)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,952 miles

rear brake pipes corroded, n/s/f lower track control arm bush deteriorating slight play (atl), top suspension arm bushes deteriorated

wipers not so clear, engine oil low, oil leak, service due, front and rear tyres different size, rear discs corroded, rear pads worn, o/s/f suspension lower track control arm bush deteriorating play seen on atl

Fail 22 Mar 2013 83,952 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)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded, n/s/f lower track control arm bush deteriorating slight play (atl), top suspension arm bushes deteriorated

wipers not so clear, engine oil low, oil leak, service due, front and rear tyres different size, rear discs corroded, rear pads worn, o/s/f suspension lower track control arm bush deteriorating play seen on atl

Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,518 miles

both rear tyres cracking/cut in places,slight judder on rear brakes

front and rear tyres different size,oil leak,driveshaft bit noisey,rear reg plate deteriorating slightly

offside front suspension lower track control arm bushe-deteriorating play seen on atl,nsf lower track control arm bush-front deteriorating slight play-atl

rear brake discs very corroded/pitted-brake effiecency just within limits-investigate,rear b/pipes slightly corroded-ends

Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,518 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking/cut in places,slight judder on rear brakes

offside front suspension lower track control arm bushe-deteriorating play seen on atl,nsf lower track control arm bush-front deteriorating slight play-atl

rear brake discs very corroded/pitted-brake effiecency just within limits-investigate,rear b/pipes slightly corroded-ends

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,517 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 73,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,610 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 26 Jun 2008 53,047 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 44,057 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,905 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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DA03 RKE is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA03 RKE, 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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DA03 RKE is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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