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EK53 BSO

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BSO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 113,867 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,843 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 108,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,390 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,156 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 95,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,110 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 95,110 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,061 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 54,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,549 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 BSO is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BSO, 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 EK53 BSO registered?

EK53 BSO is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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