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FY52 XRM

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,160 mi
Last recorded188,160 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 XRM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 188,160 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 174,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 164,696 miles

Front both/tyres/worn/edges

Fail 12 Sep 2016 164,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear/inner/bush/suspension/arm/worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating weak (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no/aim (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush/suspension/arm/worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front both/tyres/worn/edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 154,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,251 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 143,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,526 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2013 133,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on very inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 123,108 miles

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

esp button not working

yellow ride height warning light on intermittantly

Fail 21 Aug 2012 123,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

esp button not working

yellow ride height warning light on intermittantly

Pass 26 Aug 2011 115,054 miles

Nearside 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 28 Aug 2010 104,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 81,149 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 81,149 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,057 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 51,181 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 50,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 35,756 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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FY52 XRM is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY52 XRM, 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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FY52 XRM is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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