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FD53 JNZ

2003 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

203,317 mi
Last recorded203,317 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 203,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 202,834 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.24mm/205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 186,402 miles

Offside Front c.v boot has slight pin hole slight leak grease

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on wishbone on right bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

both front U shape anti roll bar links bush starting to perish

Fail 30 Sep 2016 186,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern headlamp lens perish (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern headlamp lens perish (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern headlamp lens perish (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern headlamp lens perish (1.7.5a)

Offside Front c.v boot has slight pin hole slight leak grease

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush on wishbone on right bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

both front U shape anti roll bar links bush starting to perish

front inner brake pads look low approx 85% worn

Pass 15 Oct 2015 168,699 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

OSF tyre under inflated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 168,497 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

OSF tyre under inflated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 161,393 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 161,393 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 155,536 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 155,536 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 149,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2012 149,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres stepped and near wear limit (inner edges)

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2011 144,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres near wear limit inner edges

offside rear lamp damaged (not affecting light output or sharpe edges)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 144,384 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres near wear limit inner edges

offside rear lamp damaged (not affecting light output or sharpe edges)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 139,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs slightly rusted

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear lamp damaged

rear shockers starting to leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 139,325 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs slightly rusted

front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear lamp damaged

rear shockers starting to leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 132,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2009 132,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear lamp slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2008 120,619 miles

all four tyres near wear limit

offside headlamp aim on lowest level

offside rear lamp damaged (not showing white light)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 110,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 98,269 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 JNZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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