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FY53 MMF

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,547 mi
Last recorded172,547 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 MMF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 172,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear door trim hanging of

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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)

both head lamp slight vibration

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2017 172,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Nearside Rear door trim hanging of

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both head lamp slight vibration

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2016 158,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

automatic gearbox as a problem with it

Fail 23 Feb 2016 158,501 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner edges (4.1.E.1)

automatic gearbox as a problem with it

Pass 26 Mar 2015 153,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 153,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 146,879 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

head light dippers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2014 146,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 141,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 130,224 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlights poor pattern due to water condensation

Pass 9 Dec 2011 130,224 miles

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

headlights poor pattern due to water condensation

Pass 19 Nov 2010 115,388 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009
Fail 4 Nov 2009

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 176,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 158,293 miles

o/s/f indicator bulb fell out when tapped [rectified]

rear fog lamp flickered when tapped [rectified]

slight performance difference recorded on rear brakes [rectified]

Fail 22 Dec 2007 158,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator bulb fell out when tapped [rectified]

rear fog lamp flickered when tapped [rectified]

slight performance difference recorded on rear brakes [rectified]

Fail 21 Dec 2007 158,290 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 114,827 miles

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

advise damage to nearside rear panel

advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

advise offside front tyre wearing inner edge

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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 MMF is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MMF, 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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FY53 MMF is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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