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FV53 AKO

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,591 mi
Last recorded203,591 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AKO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 203,591 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r inner wing cover panel insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2015 203,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/r inner wing cover panel insecure

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 191,254 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 191,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 175,953 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 175,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 160,670 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 146,399 miles

Off side rear tyre inner edge well worn.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 146,397 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Off side rear tyre inner edge well worn.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 134,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.8mm at inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn to 1.6mm at inner edge and worn uneven/out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2009 122,412 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 122,412 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 108,549 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 108,549 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 93,664 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 93,664 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,542 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 71,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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FV53 AKO is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FV53 AKO, 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 FV53 AKO registered?

FV53 AKO is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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