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FY53 CTU

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,407 mi
Last recorded174,407 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 CTU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 174,407 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 174,407 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 165,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

headlamps deteriorated beam images poor

Fail 12 Mar 2018 164,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

headlamps deteriorated beam images poor

Pass 7 Mar 2017 150,611 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 150,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 143,884 miles

both rear coil springs corroding STRONG ADVISE

Pass 5 Jun 2015 134,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 129,373 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 129,373 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 119,607 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 119,607 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 109,265 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,261 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2010 86,846 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,543 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,501 miles

unable to complete full inspection of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 45,497 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

unable to complete full inspection of n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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FY53 CTU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FY53 CTU, 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 FY53 CTU registered?

FY53 CTU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 CTU safe to buy?

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