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FH52 BAU

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,405 mi
Last recorded130,405 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 BAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 130,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 130,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,652 miles

Nearside Front and o/s track control arm / lower spring mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess play

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 117,584 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front and o/s track control arm / lower spring mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excess play

Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,915 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 98,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,614 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,430 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,026 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,977 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,940 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 38,852 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 38,825 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 38,822 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FH52 BAU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FH52 BAU, 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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What year was FH52 BAU registered?

FH52 BAU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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