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DE53 SLU

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,230 mi
Last recorded171,230 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 171,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 168,954 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2015 159,299 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brake pad retaining spring not located within caliper

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2015 159,299 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake pad retaining spring not located within caliper

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 145,348 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 145,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 116,723 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 116,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,725 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 85,920 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 85,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,480 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear brake pads wearing low

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2009 77,426 miles

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

front brake hoses starting to perish

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to crack/ perish

rear brake pads wearing low

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2008 69,066 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,393 miles

front n/s tyre low tread

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 SLU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel 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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

DE53 SLU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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