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EK53 BNV

2003 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BNV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 70,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,691 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2011 572,025 miles

4 Wheel alignment advisable due to wear on tyres

Nearside tyre worn on inner edge and has damage to its side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 57,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

4 Wheel alignment advisable due to wear on tyres

Nearside tyre worn on inner edge and has damage to its side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,019 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2010 49,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,310 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 41,310 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wall has few cuts

n/s/r tyre wall cracking up

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,681 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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EK53 BNV is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK53 BNV, 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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EK53 BNV is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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