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YA53 KUX

2003 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,702 mi
Last recorded135,702 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 KUX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,702 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES,to their rubber construction, but front N/S and O/S hoses are perished/badly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Misting grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring location saddle rubber cup broken up, and N/S is not much better

Rear BOTH Tyres showing age related perishing/cracking, to their tread patterns, and unevenly worn on edges

Rear Brake discs have light corrosion to their surfaces

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES to Front, on exposed steel surfaces beneath blistered paint coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank pipework has corroded ferules where steel is exposed

Rear Subframe showing age related corrosion, to their exposed steel surfaces

Pass 26 Aug 2020 132,336 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at entry points into rear flexible brake hoses

Both nearside & offside front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but not allowing for excessive movement

Both nearside & offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated but not allowing for excessive movement

Both rear coil springs corroded especially offside

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose badly deteriorated & close to exposing inner core

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever partially seized on caliper causing brake bind, reduced inspection of wheel bearing & just inside of permitted imbalance requirements on brake test-further work required.

Offside Front Flexible brake hose badly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter misting of grease visible

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe assembly corroded but not deemed structurally weakened

Fail 21 Aug 2020 132,254 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at entry points into rear flexible brake hoses

Both nearside & offside front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated but not allowing for excessive movement

Both nearside & offside front upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated but not allowing for excessive movement

Both rear coil springs corroded especially offside

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose badly deteriorated & close to exposing inner core

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever partially seized on caliper causing brake bind, reduced inspection of wheel bearing & just inside of permitted imbalance requirements on brake test-further work required.

Offside Front Flexible brake hose badly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter misting of grease visible

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe assembly corroded but not deemed structurally weakened

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,663 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,775 miles

advise rear shock base mounting rubbers split

Pass 14 Oct 2013 83,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,317 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2009 49,658 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 49,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,770 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 44,766 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,749 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 40,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,968 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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YA53 KUX is a 2003 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YA53 KUX, 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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YA53 KUX is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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