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DE53 DLZ

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,013 mi
Last recorded172,013 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 DLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 172,013 miles

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

rear washers not working

Fail 24 Jan 2014 172,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear washers not working

Pass 25 Jan 2013 162,556 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 154,545 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 145,467 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 132,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 132,044 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 118,243 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 105,240 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 9 Jan 2008 105,240 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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 10 Jan 2007 93,424 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 93,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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DE53 DLZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE53 DLZ, 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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DE53 DLZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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