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FL53 FOH

2003 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,009 mi
Last recorded133,009 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FOH
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 133,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,536 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both badly pitted (3.5.1n)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 132,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 131,415 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamps (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 131,415 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamps (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 127,400 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre cut in side wall

screen cracked in opac

Fail 26 Jan 2016 127,393 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 6% (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

screen cracked in opac

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 123,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 116,355 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 111,059 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 111,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 109,757 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRE LOW N/S/F TYRE UNEVEN WEAR. TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON. SLIGHT CENTRE PIPE BLOW EXHAUST.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 100,739 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,131 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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FL53 FOH is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FOH, 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 FOH is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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