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EN53 HTU

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,448 mi
Last recorded159,448 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 159,448 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 159,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rigid pipe over rear axle to rear brake calliper in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Obviously affecting brake performance, rigid pipe burst near flexible connection at rear wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 158,918 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 158,781 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Backbox heavily corroded and partially insecure (bracket OS come away from pipe) (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 157,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front body panel corroded and covered with tape.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

x2 head lamp covers defective, reduced light.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 156,091 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

x2 rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 155,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose swollen under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear outer case of rear silencer starting to corroded

both headlamps have slightly cloudy lens covers

Pass 15 Oct 2020 153,889 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

x2 rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 150,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 150,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 149,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 142,660 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 132,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brakes been repaired, but slight bind still evident N/S/R

Fail 28 Nov 2014 132,339 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 109,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 109,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,762 miles

osf outer cv boot gaitor inner clip loose

Fail 21 Nov 2011 94,762 miles

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

osf outer cv boot gaitor inner clip loose

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,604 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,396 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,118 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,883 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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EN53 HTU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EN53 HTU, 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 EN53 HTU registered?

EN53 HTU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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