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FB53 FSZ

2003 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

216,157 mi
Last recorded216,157 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 216,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 201,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 186,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 166,282 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,960 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 144,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,961 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 105,961 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside rear and offside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion around top coil.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,919 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

The exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside rear and offside rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion around top coil.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,502 miles

All tyres are showing some signs of wear.

The near side front upper suspension arm rubber mounting bush is deteriorating and starting to become unbonded.

The off side and near side front anti roll bar rubber bushes are deteriorated.

The off side and near side front brake flexible hoses are perished and deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion.

The rear brake pads appear worn low.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,116 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2008 59,943 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The off side and near side front outer cv joint boots are in poor condition.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,770 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

power streering pump noisy on full lock

rear wiper insert split

Pass 11 May 2007 49,122 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 49,122 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 41,638 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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FB53 FSZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FB53 FSZ, 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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FB53 FSZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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