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DA53 BHP

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,852 mi
Last recorded160,852 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BHP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 160,852 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 160,846 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension warning light

Pass 17 Dec 2018 149,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 142,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 135,472 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 129,161 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 129,161 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 123,691 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 123,691 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)

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

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

bad oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 114,225 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,605 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,837 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,284 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 78,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,732 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,732 miles

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

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

rear brake disc's are starting to undercut

rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,200 miles

front c.v.boots starting to perish (not leaking)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 48,761 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,883 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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DA53 BHP is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA53 BHP, 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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DA53 BHP is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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