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DA53 FPT

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,070 mi
Last recorded173,070 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FPT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 173,070 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Mar 2015 163,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 163,874 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 156,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,036 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 146,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 132,985 miles

nearside front tyre worn in inner eadge

Fail 10 Mar 2012 132,985 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 front tyre worn in inner eadge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 121,048 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 121,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,863 miles

all 4 front top suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all 4 front top suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,411 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

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 FPT is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA53 FPT, 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 DA53 FPT registered?

DA53 FPT is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is DA53 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 FPT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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