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DS03 EXC

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,671 mi
Last recorded149,671 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 EXC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 149,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 144,696 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 144,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed in various parts around tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy on road brake test? (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both top ball joint ends have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

traction control lamp on?indicating a fault height sensor lamp on?indicating a fault

Pass 28 Mar 2017 138,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened C bar link bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened C bar link bushes (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 138,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened C bar link bushes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened C bar link bushes (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 129,844 miles

slight bind at offside rear brake

suspension warning lamp on

Fail 21 Mar 2016 129,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bind at offside rear brake

suspension warning lamp on

Fail 16 Feb 2016 129,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing n/f top inner l /hand bush split (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 120,633 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links deteriated and have slight play

offside and nearside front brake pipes and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 120,633 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front anti roll bar links deteriated and have slight play

offside and nearside front brake pipes and both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and worn

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 110,845 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front headlamp lens deteriated

nearside front upper suspension arm bush deteriated

Fail 21 Oct 2013 110,844 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front headlamp lens deteriated

nearside front upper suspension arm bush deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,369 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit

slight bind at offside and nearside rear brakes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 91,287 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,583 miles

both front tyres worn slighty on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,734 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 59,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,238 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,215 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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DS03 EXC is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DS03 EXC, 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 DS03 EXC registered?

DS03 EXC is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is DS03 EXC safe to buy?

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