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FD53 PJY

2003 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PJY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,233 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 131,233 miles

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 130,399 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Washer only just hit the screen

Fail 18 Oct 2023 130,399 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Washer only just hit the screen

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,147 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars and worn smooth badly on inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2021 129,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth badly on inside edge and close to wear bars

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 126,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 119,199 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 112,906 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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,997 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 109,997 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,060 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,757 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel line going rusty

slight binding to n/s front wheel

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,180 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,868 miles

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

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

n/s front door does not latch securley unless using key fob to close

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 53,445 miles

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)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,444 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,816 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 35,967 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 PJY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 PJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 PJY registered?

FD53 PJY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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