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DV53 NKO

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,921 mi
Last recorded185,921 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 NKO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 185,921 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 185,918 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 185,065 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 182,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 179,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 177,193 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 177,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight bind osf brake

Pass 21 Jan 2013 174,066 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 174,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 167,627 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 167,627 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 143,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs are grooved

Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,242 miles

Rear axle slight oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2009 109,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear fog light inop

Rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 72,139 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,827 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 39,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

high level brake light has one element inoperative

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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DV53 NKO is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV53 NKO, 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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DV53 NKO is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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