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YB53 GWG

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,139 mi
Last recorded161,139 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 GWG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 161,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 155,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play also in gland (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 155,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play also in gland (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 143,357 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp inop

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end bush slightly loose is housing

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 143,357 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp inop

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end bush slightly loose is housing

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 129,923 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 129,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,659 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 112,659 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,828 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,755 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,905 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,227 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 35,476 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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YB53 GWG is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB53 GWG, 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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YB53 GWG is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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