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DE53 MPX

2003 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,382 mi
Last recorded151,382 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MPX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 151,382 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 151,361 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both covers deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 147,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 143,552 miles

both front tyres 0.mm inner edges 2.5mm in centre235/45/17

Fail 22 Aug 2016 143,552 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres 0.mm inner edges 2.5mm in centre235/45/17

Pass 12 Aug 2015 140,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 140,410 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,647 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 134,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 125,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,254 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 103,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 65,560 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2008 40,359 miles

surface rust on rear brake discs.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,817 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 MPX is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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