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EY53 VGL

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,000 mi
Last recorded164,000 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 164,000 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 164,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flxey (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 142,069 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 142,067 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 131,889 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 123,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 123,449 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,375 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 116,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 119,435 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 107,302 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

body strap under car in senter unbolted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 96,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,628 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 79,628 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 64,925 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 64,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,813 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,242 miles

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

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

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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EY53 VGL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EY53 VGL, 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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EY53 VGL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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