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DE53 JWP

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,427 mi
Last recorded261,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JWP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 261,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 237,747 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 237,619 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 214,077 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 199,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner bushes (both) arms (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner top arms (both) (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2015 185,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 185,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 176,365 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 176,333 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 164,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 163,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 153,088 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 140,132 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 140,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 128,970 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 128,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 120,666 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 120,666 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,156 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,424 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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DE53 JWP is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JWP, 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 JWP is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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