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YB53 LJF

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

203,626 mi
Last recorded203,626 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LJF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 203,626 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn/bald on inner edge, no cords currently showing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 203,624 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn/bald on inner edge, no cords currently showing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 200,437 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 200,437 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 200,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [front] (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [rear] (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint [front] (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure mounting broken (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread on 1.6mm limit.

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 190,614 miles

Near side front door latch fault.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 178,781 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 168,000 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 155,462 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 143,621 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 132,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 132,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 121,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 109,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 90,690 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,453 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 69,954 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp cluster lenz cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2006 69,954 miles

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

o/s/r lamp cluster lenz cracked

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 LJF is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 108,650 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LJF, 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 YB53 LJF registered?

YB53 LJF is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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