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DV52 VSL

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,499 mi
Last recorded139,499 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VSL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 139,499 miles

Headlamp levelling warning indicates fault/s

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle repaired, but not inappropriately heat has been applied (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Stub axle repaired, but not inappropriately heat has been applied (2.4.A.2)

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

Oil leak Excessive ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 139,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine coolant below minimum

Excessive engine oil leak

Headlamp levelling defective

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,752 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 114,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,119 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,123 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 94,120 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,038 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,802 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 68,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 55,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,303 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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DV52 VSL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV52 VSL, 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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DV52 VSL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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