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EA53 ZKW

2003 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,111 mi
Last recorded173,111 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 ZKW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 173,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 162,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 162,459 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 149,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 149,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre part worn.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 142,935 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre part worn.

some distortion of rear tyres (inner edge).

Pass 2 Apr 2014 131,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 131,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,540 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight Play in O/S Front Inner Track Rod Joint

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,980 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 70,980 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,283 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 63,283 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 55,676 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,264 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 48,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,380 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,361 miles

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

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

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 ZKW is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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