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DE53 OTR

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,602 mi
Last recorded117,602 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OTR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,602 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,602 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front outer (2.4.G.2)

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 Both front flex i (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,283 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,524 miles

O/S/R Ryre Outter Wall Cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,637 miles

o/s/r tyre wall cracked.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,593 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,593 miles

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

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 3 Aug 2011 95,897 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 5 Aug 2010 91,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 88,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 88,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 71,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 67,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OTR is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE53 OTR, 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 DE53 OTR registered?

DE53 OTR is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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