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EK53 BSU

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,955 mi
Last recorded183,955 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 BSU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 183,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 168,846 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 148,734 miles

both front brake hose cracking

exhaust center box deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 144,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2013 139,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 132,239 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 132,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 125,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 125,885 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 114,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 104,102 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pad warning light on dash

Pass 30 Aug 2008 94,654 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front numberplate deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,623 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 76,025 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 75,970 miles

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

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

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

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 BSU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

EK53 BSU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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