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EX53 ECY

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,783 mi
Last recorded179,783 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ECY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 179,783 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 179,782 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres nailed

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 163,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Creeking from O/S/F lower foward ball joint

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 133,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear ( stepping ) to offside rear tyre tread - may cause noise in use

Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,887 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed

screen cracked outside drivers view of the road ( crack obsecured by tax disc holder )

uneven wear pattern to rear tyres

Fail 22 Apr 2013 117,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed

screen cracked outside drivers view of the road ( crack obsecured by tax disc holder )

uneven wear pattern to rear tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,508 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,372 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 58,585 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded on inner

Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded on inner

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slight damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,499 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 47,498 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,844 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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EX53 ECY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX53 ECY, 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 EX53 ECY registered?

EX53 ECY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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