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DW53 AUD

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,876 mi
Last recorded164,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW53 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 164,876 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/a scratch lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s scored /corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 162,628 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear tie bar bush splitting inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 160,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 157,905 miles

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 157,904 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s & (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 155,166 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 150,584 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 150,584 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,123 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s bush worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 145,123 miles

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)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s bush worn (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 139,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 134,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 131,069 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 127,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 124,064 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 119,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 116,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 113,327 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,693 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,882 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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DW53 AUD is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DW53 AUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DW53 AUD registered?

DW53 AUD is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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