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DE52 UUK

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

187,792 mi
Last recorded187,792 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 187,792 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 187,787 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 182,007 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 182,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 173,215 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 173,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 160,939 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 160,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached engine (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 150,135 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 136,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 136,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 119,057 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,721 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,074 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,149 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 83,149 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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 77,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 62,179 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 62,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,031 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,111 miles

os head light poor pattern

Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,337 miles

ns front tyre worn on edges

rear pads worn

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 UUK is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DE52 UUK, 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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DE52 UUK is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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