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FV52 PWE

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,127 mi
Last recorded194,127 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 PWE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 194,127 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 194,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2016 186,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 180,089 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 168,562 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

o/s rear brake disk protector corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 149,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 135,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,630 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,626 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,124 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 89,124 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,259 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 77,259 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,152 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,152 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,223 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 46,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 31,390 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 31,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear mud flap insecure.

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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FV52 PWE is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV52 PWE, 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 FV52 PWE registered?

FV52 PWE is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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