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DK03 DHC

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,608 mi
Last recorded172,608 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 DHC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 172,608 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 172,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 162,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear springs corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2014 151,212 miles

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

brake disc's deteriorating condition

Fail 10 Jul 2014 151,209 miles

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

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

brake disc's deteriorating condition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 143,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc's worn.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 143,843 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc's worn.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 137,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 137,638 miles

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

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 128,935 miles

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

front brake disc's worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 128,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake disc's worn.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 122,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake disc's worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 118,859 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 115,173 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 115,156 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 107,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 79,444 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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DK03 DHC is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK03 DHC, 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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DK03 DHC is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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