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FY53 ZHN

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

220,064 mi
Last recorded220,064 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ZHN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 220,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2022 220,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 210,995 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 191,540 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 191,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 159,747 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 155,402 miles

corrosion n/s outer wheel arch

Pass 26 Oct 2017 151,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn at inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 151,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn at inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Oct 2016 143,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 133,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 124,876 miles

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

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,550 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 102,127 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,583 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,621 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 26 Oct 2009 67,056 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 67,040 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 66,959 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

LOW TONE HORN INOP

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R OUTER LIGHT LENS CRACKED NOT SHOWING ANY LIGHT THROUGH CRACK

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,027 miles

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

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

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 ZHN is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FY53 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

FY53 ZHN is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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