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FL53 AOJ

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

196,748 mi
Last recorded196,748 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 AOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 196,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 181,121 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 181,121 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 175,983 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 175,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

fuel pipes slight loose

Pass 24 Jan 2017 169,399 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 163,318 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view has a crack in the glass (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 163,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot split (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view has a crack in the glass (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Pass 3 Dec 2014 156,390 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 156,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2013 148,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 141,086 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 141,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 122,171 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 122,171 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 108,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,120 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 81,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 57,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 57,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre very badly worn on inner edge(bald)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit bald on edge

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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FL53 AOJ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FL53 AOJ, 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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FL53 AOJ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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