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YB03 YMD

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,773 mi
Last recorded179,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 YMD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 179,773 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 179,772 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen offside and nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 179,557 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine cover fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake performance only just meets requirements

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear, offside front and offside rear wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2016 175,509 miles

under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear, offside front and offside rear wheel

Fail 6 Dec 2016 175,508 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to nearside rear, offside front and offside rear wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2015 167,801 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 10 Dec 2015 167,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2014 159,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front upper control arms cracked and perished

Pass 18 Dec 2013 152,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 146,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 146,550 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 139,990 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Dec 2010 130,168 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 129,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 118,105 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 118,105 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 117,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 106,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,738 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 72,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,070 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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YB03 YMD is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB03 YMD, 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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YB03 YMD is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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