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DE53 YRL

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,273 mi
Last recorded155,273 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 155,273 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 135,843 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 135,843 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,052 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes part split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 133,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracked to inner structure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes part split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 130,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear road spring weak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 127,377 miles

offside rear road spring weak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,583 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,487 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 117,260 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 113,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 111,342 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 108,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 102,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 98,350 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,680 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 YRL 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 88.2%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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