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DF03 MBY

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,230 mi
Last recorded187,230 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 MBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 187,230 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

oil leake

Fail 25 Sep 2015 187,229 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leake

Pass 2 Sep 2014 168,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f door

undertray loose

Pass 4 Sep 2013 139,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 127,118 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 109,049 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 109,048 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,260 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,110 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,443 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 63,643 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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 28 Aug 2007 47,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

crush mark on nearside front sill there befor test

Pass 24 Aug 2006 31,326 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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DF03 MBY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF03 MBY, 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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DF03 MBY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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