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FX53 VHB

2003 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VHB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 76,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 76,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 76,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive propshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,393 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,590 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 70,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,804 miles

Both centre brake pipes slightly corroded

F/o/s wheel rubbing on the inner arch when locked over

Headlight adjuster fault light on the dash

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

coil overs fitted all round

nail in the outer shoulder of r/n/s tyre

r/o/s tyre wearing on edges

slight exhaust leak

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both centre brake pipes slightly corroded

F/o/s wheel rubbing on the inner arch when locked over

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (2.4.G.2)

coil overs fitted all round

nail in the outer shoulder of r/n/s tyre

r/o/s tyre wearing on edges

slight exhaust leak

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,565 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre severely worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,033 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,319 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,976 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,205 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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FX53 VHB is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FX53 VHB, 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 FX53 VHB registered?

FX53 VHB is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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