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FY53 NBK

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,582 mi
Last recorded154,582 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 149,744 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2016 143,937 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 143,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tyres wall cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2015 135,059 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 135,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 124,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 124,551 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 112,592 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 112,592 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 100,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,072 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 65,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 65,211 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,341 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,951 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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FY53 NBK is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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