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FL53 MSY

2003 Audi A6

Red Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,309 mi
Last recorded73,309 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 MSY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 73,309 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 70,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,558 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,272 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 64,136 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,324 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,808 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,315 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 54,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,618 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 31,215 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,527 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 MSY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Red with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL53 MSY, 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 FL53 MSY registered?

FL53 MSY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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