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FV53 AOY

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,449 mi
Last recorded165,449 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AOY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 165,449 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 165,395 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,259 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement c - link bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement c - link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre is void of tread but still just meets minimum requirements for test purposes ) ( Replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,970 miles

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

engine covers fitted

tinted side windows

Pass 5 Sep 2015 109,700 miles

Offside Front has sidewall damage.

Offside Rear light cluster has a crack.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 100,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s rear light lens.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 100,814 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s rear light lens.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 89,826 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,192 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,792 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,152 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

slight knock in steering but no excessive play found.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 73,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

slight knock in steering but no excessive play found.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,900 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,244 miles

noisy engine / belts har9

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,619 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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FV53 AOY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV53 AOY, 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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FV53 AOY is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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