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WV53 ETT

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,493 mi
Last recorded228,493 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ETT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 228,493 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 222,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 218,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 210,257 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 210,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 204,946 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 204,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 201,978 miles

front suspension bushes worn

Fail 7 Aug 2020 201,974 miles

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

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 17 Sep 2019 198,203 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 198,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 189,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 180,879 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 180,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front suspension lower rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 169,599 miles

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

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 161,208 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2015 161,208 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2014 154,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 154,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 144,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 134,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 134,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 27 Oct 2011 121,823 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 121,714 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

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

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

Rear brake disks badly worn

Rear brake pads low

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 10,011 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 10,010 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 97,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,399 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,290 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,075 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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WV53 ETT is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WV53 ETT, 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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What year was WV53 ETT registered?

WV53 ETT is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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