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EX53 OSC

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,112 mi
Last recorded208,112 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OSC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 208,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 208,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 194,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 185,848 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 172,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 172,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 158,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 158,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on

front brake discs worn

play in nearside track rod joint

Pass 14 Oct 2013 131,644 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 131,640 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 117,762 miles

eml on

noise from aux. belt

Fail 29 Aug 2012 117,674 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

eml on

noise from aux. belt

Pass 30 Aug 2011 104,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise engine light on

advsie alt clutch pully

Pass 28 Aug 2010 92,757 miles

O/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage

O/s/rear tyre has cut in tread

Fail 27 Aug 2010 92,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage

O/s/rear tyre has cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 82,813 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

O\S\f outer cv joint boot starting to crack

Rear pads worn low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,813 miles

O\S\f outer cv joint boot starting to crack

Rear pads worn low

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,959 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 52,163 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 OSC is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EX53 OSC, 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 OSC registered?

EX53 OSC is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 OSC safe to buy?

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