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DE52 UTO

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,287 mi
Last recorded178,287 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 UTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 178,287 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 177,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 174,969 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 171,301 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 166,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 163,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S Mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 163,250 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has minor leak of gases (engine area)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 147,335 miles

Deep cut in N/S/R tyre not deep enough to expose cords

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/R brake disc badly corroded

O/S/R brake disc badly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 146,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Deep cut in N/S/R tyre not deep enough to expose cords

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/R brake disc badly corroded

O/S/R brake disc badly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 138,404 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jan 2012 138,149 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 123,042 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

both front brake hoses perished

nearside front outer cv boot in poor condition

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 15 Feb 2010 107,691 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 92,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 55,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,273 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 UTO is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 DE52 UTO, 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 DE52 UTO registered?

DE52 UTO is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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