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VX03 MBF

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,730 mi
Last recorded188,730 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 188,730 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 188,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 176,817 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 7 Jun 2013 162,473 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 162,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 150,114 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 150,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 141,308 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 141,296 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 132,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 132,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 113,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 113,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 105,460 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 94,504 miles

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

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2006 94,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

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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VX03 MBF is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VX03 MBF, 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 VX03 MBF registered?

VX03 MBF is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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