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FC53 AFC

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,245 mi
Last recorded161,245 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC53 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 161,245 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2020 161,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 155,174 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 155,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 148,574 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 148,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,082 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 141,060 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 131,859 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 114,112 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 103,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,717 miles

handbrake performance just passing

Pass 14 May 2011 88,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 75,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,103 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,103 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 54,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,158 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,157 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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FC53 AFC is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FC53 AFC, 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 FC53 AFC registered?

FC53 AFC is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FC53 AFC safe to buy?

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