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FE53 KVT

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

309,920 mi
Last recorded309,920 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 KVT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 309,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 309,910 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 300,226 miles

Nearside Front shock has slight movement when jacked

Offside Front Outer cv boot has small split

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriated and resulting in slight movement

upper suspension arm inner bushes slightly perished

Fail 9 Feb 2023 300,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock has slight movement when jacked

Offside Front Outer cv boot has small split

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriated and resulting in slight movement

upper suspension arm inner bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2022 291,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 291,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 283,112 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 283,112 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 273,633 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 273,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 266,617 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 266,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 255,279 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 29 Nov 2017 255,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 30 Nov 2016 241,932 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 241,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 227,470 miles

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

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

rear brake discs well worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 227,467 miles

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)

rear brake discs well worn

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 214,083 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 213,098 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 198,249 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 197,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 183,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2012 182,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2012 182,766 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 159,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 139,399 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 117,501 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 117,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 98,414 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 98,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 72,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,549 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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FE53 KVT is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 FE53 KVT, 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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FE53 KVT is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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