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FV53 OTX

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,166 mi
Last recorded190,166 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OTX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 190,166 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 7 Apr 2017 190,164 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread broken (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working fauilt on stop light puts front side lights on (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 172,764 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 172,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 164,102 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2012 86,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,974 miles

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)

front tyres and o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,964 miles

Front 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 12 Dec 2008 39,856 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,936 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 OTX is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 OTX registered?

FV53 OTX is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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