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EX53 VKR

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,906 mi
Last recorded154,906 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VKR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 154,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly hard

Fail 12 Jun 2019 154,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly hard

Pass 11 Jun 2018 149,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 149,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 143,223 miles

Both side rear brake pads worn and corroded on edge

Nearside rear tyre tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2016 135,849 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightley disscoloured

Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seats have child seats fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 116,899 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracked and perished

both rear tyre are cracked and perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 107,985 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded slightly

n/s rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

o/s front head lamp aim slightly weak

o/s front outer c/v boot slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,118 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 77,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,529 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,207 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,326 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

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 VKR is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

EX53 VKR is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EX53 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 VKR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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