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EF03 LBY

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,164 mi
Last recorded218,164 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LBY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 218,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic undersheilds fitted may require further inspection

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 212,822 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 207,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 202,991 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 202,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 195,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 189,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 186,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 180,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 180,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 180,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 167,006 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 167,006 miles

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 154,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 154,454 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 121,090 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

full undertray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2006 121,090 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

full undertray fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

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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EF03 LBY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EF03 LBY, 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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What year was EF03 LBY registered?

EF03 LBY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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