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FD53 EPY

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,652 mi
Last recorded124,652 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 EPY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2016 124,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link ) ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link ) arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 117,565 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,062 miles

rear diff oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 94,062 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,215 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 83,215 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 73,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 71,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,601 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 61,229 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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FD53 EPY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EPY, 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 EPY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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