MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Steering angle/ Yaw rate sensor (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe to turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi near turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Brake pad wear light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake slightly binding
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Brake pad wear light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake slightly binding
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pads wear warning light on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax disc holder ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various stone chip (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brakes slightly biding (road wheel hard to turn)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD53 ATO is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 FD53 ATO, 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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FD53 ATO is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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