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FV53 APY

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

219,727 mi
Last recorded219,727 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 APY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 219,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper inner front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2021 219,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper inner front and back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2020 212,852 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 212,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 201,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 191,674 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 182,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 173,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 158,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 145,952 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 132,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 119,468 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 93,880 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,014 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 91,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,555 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 47,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,725 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 APY is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel 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 FV53 APY, 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 APY registered?

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

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