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DE03 EVS

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,633 mi
Last recorded164,633 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 EVS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 164,633 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 164,525 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed just started to show canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 159,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 159,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 149,887 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 149,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both hazed (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 138,016 miles

Head lamp lenses cloudy beam images fading

Nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2017 137,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag MIL lit (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

Head lamp lenses cloudy beam images fading

Nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,476 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 129,030 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating disc surface corroding (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag MIL lit (5.4.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Auxillary belt / pulley noise

Wiper action slow

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,951 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 121,808 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,558 miles

O/S/F wing is damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 8 Aug 2014 116,543 miles

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)

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

O/S/F wing is damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 3 Aug 2013 107,898 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 107,859 miles

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)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,267 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,683 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 85,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,890 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 76,811 miles

air bag tell tale on

Pass 7 Jul 2007 70,420 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 62,766 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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DE03 EVS is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE03 EVS, 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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DE03 EVS is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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