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WM53 LGX

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,057 mi
Last recorded196,057 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LGX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 196,057 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 196,057 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 187,378 miles

Front registration plate is cracked

Nearside front indicator is discoloured

Nearside front outer constant velocity gaiter is deteriorated and weeping grease

Pass 2 Dec 2016 174,760 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2016 174,760 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure across radiator (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 174,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 161,075 miles

Air conditioning compressor belt missing

Nearside headlamp condensated

Nearside rear brake hose has slight damage

Radiator cooling fan running all the time

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 129,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,447 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Nov 2011 93,991 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 93,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,658 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 83,658 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,416 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 63,416 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 55,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,260 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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WM53 LGX is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WM53 LGX, 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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WM53 LGX is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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