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FY03 DME

2003 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,630 mi
Last recorded49,630 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 DME
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 49,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 48,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 47,586 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 47,585 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 46,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 44,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 44,188 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,495 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 43,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 41,528 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 39,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 39,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,820 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 32,493 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,706 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 17,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 17,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,273 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,732 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,304 miles

advise n/s/r tyre just starting to go out of shape.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,495 miles

advise both n/s and o/s rear tyres just starting to go out of shape.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 7,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,119 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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FY03 DME is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FY03 DME, 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 FY03 DME registered?

FY03 DME is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FY03 DME safe to buy?

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