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EA53 ECW

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,027 mi
Last recorded155,027 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ECW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 155,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake disc rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2017 155,001 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,090 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear on legal limit

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 148,071 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear on legal limit

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 139,444 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 139,444 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,404 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 126,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 108,945 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 108,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,649 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,433 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 63,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,740 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 50,736 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,838 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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EA53 ECW is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA53 ECW, 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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EA53 ECW is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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