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DF53 DYO

2003 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,329 mi
Last recorded178,329 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 DYO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 178,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 175,801 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 168,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 159,808 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 159,627 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 150,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 150,518 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front door lock faulty and does not latch fully on first close

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 142,331 miles

nsf door lock faulty not secure first time closed

Pass 9 Jan 2013 135,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 128,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 122,464 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 122,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 109,319 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 109,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,575 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On The Inside Edges

Slight Play In The Front Nearside Straight Arm Ball Joint

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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DF53 DYO is a 2003 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF53 DYO, 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 DF53 DYO registered?

DF53 DYO is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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