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FD53 LCG

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,523 mi
Last recorded206,523 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LCG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 206,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 203,015 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 194,135 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint the ball joint facing up (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2017 194,135 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint the ball joint facing up (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 174,304 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 169,439 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 167,408 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres outer wall splits/ offside rear tyre inner wall splits

Fail 18 Feb 2013 167,408 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres outer wall splits/ offside rear tyre inner wall splits

Pass 20 Feb 2012 160,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 153,794 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 153,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 143,932 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 132,857 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 111,982 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 88,552 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 88,552 miles

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

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 LCG is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD53 LCG, 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 LCG is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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