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VU53 VLZ

2003 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,537 mi
Last recorded161,537 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 VLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 161,537 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 159,193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 150,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 140,514 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 140,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 132,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 104,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 104,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 93,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 53,045 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 53,039 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2006 31,909 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 VLZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 VLZ registered?

VU53 VLZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is VU53 VLZ safe to buy?

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