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WF53 EBU

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,004 mi
Last recorded196,004 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 EBU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 196,004 miles

Front flexy exhaust slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 195,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front flexy exhaust slightly worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 184,434 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 184,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 176,745 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 174,446 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 162,560 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 162,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 154,582 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 154,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 144,827 miles

front flexy joint worn

headlights deteriated

Fail 17 Dec 2014 144,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front flexy joint worn

headlights deteriated

Pass 27 Dec 2013 130,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 115,580 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 114,456 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,212 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 112,212 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 106,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,541 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 102,541 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 78,886 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,679 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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WF53 EBU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF53 EBU, 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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WF53 EBU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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