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DE52 UST

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,965 mi
Last recorded174,965 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UST
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 174,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 173,454 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 172,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 170,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 168,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 168,029 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 165,827 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 163,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 158,987 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 155,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 150,755 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 150,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 144,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 139,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 134,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 128,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 121,845 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW

Pass 4 Apr 2011 112,051 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,047 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING PITTED

N/S+O/S WISHBONE BUSHES AND DROPLINK BUSHES SPLITTING

PINHOLE IN O/S CV BOOT

Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 91,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,725 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 78,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 57,538 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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DE52 UST is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE52 UST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE52 UST registered?

DE52 UST is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is DE52 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 UST shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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