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VU53 VMA

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,368 mi
Last recorded76,368 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 VMA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 76,368 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 73,615 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding suspension in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 66,999 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 66,985 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,681 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted preventing full inspection

under shields fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2019 65,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted preventing full inspection

under shields fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,818 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2017 61,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,387 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,968 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 52,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,613 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 48,613 miles

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

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

rear disc's slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,660 miles

rear brake disc's showing signs oif corrosion on the inside surfaces

Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,649 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc's showing signs oif corrosion on the inside surfaces

Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,868 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,066 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 32,066 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 28,233 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,068 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

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 VMA is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU53 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

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

Is VU53 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 VMA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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