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DA53 FRD

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,366 mi
Last recorded124,366 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 FRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 124,366 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall -235/45 r17 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 235/45 r17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 124,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged -235/45 r17 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall -235/45 r17 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm @ 235/45 r17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 109,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 105,127 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 105,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,630 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,860 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,405 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,328 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,089 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 91,084 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,995 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,363 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,657 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 63,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,348 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,372 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 49,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,026 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,423 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 FRD is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

DA53 FRD is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is DA53 FRD safe to buy?

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