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DC03 YWY

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,637 mi
Last recorded169,637 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YWY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 169,637 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 160,257 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2018 148,887 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,001 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 118,000 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,445 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 106,443 miles

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

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

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)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 95,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,222 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,210 miles

all front and rear brake discs carrosion near limit

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,311 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 75,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 67,549 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 67,530 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)

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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DC03 YWY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC03 YWY, 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 DC03 YWY registered?

DC03 YWY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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