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VU53 LYZ

2003 Audi A6

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,996 mi
Last recorded170,996 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 170,996 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 162,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine managment light on

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split both sides

front top suspension arm /inner bushes starting to split / both sides

Pass 19 Dec 2013 162,256 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split both sides

front top suspension arm /inner bushes starting to split / both sides

Pass 2 Jan 2013 151,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2011 133,719 miles

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

both rear tyres and off side front at aprox 2-3 mm

Pass 21 Dec 2010 114,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,441 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 96,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,501 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 82,501 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 66,642 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,832 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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VU53 LYZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU53 LYZ, 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 VU53 LYZ registered?

VU53 LYZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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