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YC53 HWJ

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

269,487 mi
Last recorded269,487 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 269,487 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both o/s and n/s front wings heavily corroded

undertrays covering underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2019 250,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 224,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 211,594 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 201,835 miles

oil leak all 4 tyres near limit rear brake pads near limit

slight bind n/s/r brake slight leakage n/s c.v gaitor

Pass 13 Nov 2014 189,811 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 177,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions readings close to limits.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 166,352 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil spring base rubber mounts heavily deteriated

n/s/f cv gaitor insecure but not leaking grease

Pass 10 Nov 2011 156,112 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 156,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 147,167 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2010 147,167 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 136,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 124,000 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

small chips in front screen

Pass 19 Nov 2007 114,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 number plate starting to peel

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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YC53 HWJ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC53 HWJ, 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 YC53 HWJ registered?

YC53 HWJ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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