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W12 ABM

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,574 mi
Last recorded172,574 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 ABM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 172,574 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on dash

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2023 172,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on dash

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2021 168,189 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lowered suspension fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 152,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 142,286 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

carried out decelerometer test due to vehicle being lowered

Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 10 Sep 2016 126,921 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,284 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 85,291 miles

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

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

vibration from engine - poss stretched aux belt.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,363 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,363 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 75,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,855 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 69,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,781 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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W12 ABM is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W12 ABM, 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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W12 ABM is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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