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WK53 TZF

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,333 mi
Last recorded176,333 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 TZF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 176,333 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded in areas

Pass 3 Jan 2023 169,967 miles

Nearside Front rack boot twisted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 158,487 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front just met legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front sub frame surface rust

Pass 31 Dec 2020 151,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 141,200 miles

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

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

arch corroded

hand brake has travel

Pass 6 Jun 2018 139,184 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wheelarches corroding but not jagged

Fail 5 Jun 2018 139,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front wheelarches corroding but not jagged

Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,039 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 133,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,554 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 126,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,478 miles

Oil leak

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

ns and os rear lower coil spring mounting rubber pads splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,427 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 92,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 86,020 miles

2 child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2009 81,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jun 2009 81,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,610 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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WK53 TZF is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WK53 TZF, 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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WK53 TZF is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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