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WL53 GAA

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,168 mi
Last recorded185,168 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 GAA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 185,168 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF subframe bush mounting holed / corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR brake disc slight bind and disc red (overheating)

Pass 24 Nov 2021 175,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 175,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake performance poor

offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Nov 2020 165,222 miles

oil leak

the air suspension light is on ! but its been converted to springs all round

Fail 13 Nov 2020 165,184 miles

Brake performance not tested flexible brake hoses perrished and split (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail perrished and split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail perrished and split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 156,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 148,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 142,609 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 133,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,744 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,029 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 106,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 95,128 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 84,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 77,409 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 77,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 69,044 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,085 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 60,085 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,156 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,189 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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WL53 GAA is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL53 GAA, 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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WL53 GAA is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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