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FG53 VXY

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,455 mi
Last recorded172,455 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VXY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 172,455 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 172,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% nearside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 169,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower forward arm inner bushworn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 169,527 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front dips poor patern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering tight (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower forward arm inner bushworn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 165,420 miles

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (Suspension arm that holds shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 165,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm (Suspension arm that holds shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm, inner rubber bush (Suspension arm that holds shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (Suspension arm that holds shock absorber) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 160,355 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 160,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 152,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2016 152,807 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint on front down pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 146,863 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 147,807 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 138,995 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,890 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 131,890 miles

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

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

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,147 miles

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2010 86,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 70,595 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 70,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG53 VXY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FG53 VXY, 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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FG53 VXY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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