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FE53 ZXL

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,226 mi
Last recorded153,226 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 ZXL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 153,226 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 162,306 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2016 145,950 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 145,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 140,308 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated split around clip (2.2.D.2d)

damage to front number plate

engine cover fitted

objects removed from drivers view

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 140,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated split around clip (2.2.D.2d)

damage to front number plate

engine cover fitted

objects removed from drivers view

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 131,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 131,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 124,584 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 124,570 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 108,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Nov 2012 108,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,945 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 97,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,413 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 94,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,789 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,833 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 75,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,335 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 ZXL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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