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DV53 YUA

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

206,068 mi
Last recorded206,068 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YUA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 206,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 206,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 193,021 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 181,463 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 181,463 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 169,033 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 169,033 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 157,377 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 145,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 131,146 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 131,146 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 129,288 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 128,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,943 miles

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

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 30 Nov 2012 98,389 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 98,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,796 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted & worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,728 miles

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

front brake discs pitted slightly

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 68,338 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 68,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,614 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 57,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,276 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,649 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,836 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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DV53 YUA is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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