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YCZ 8665

2003 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,042 mi
Last recorded128,042 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 8665
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2016 116,293 miles

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)

exhaust front pipe repaired

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,293 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,021 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 84,432 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,744 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 64,294 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2012 64,294 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,889 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 58,889 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,677 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Handbrake lever high

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,553 miles

Front discs lipped on inner edge

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Rear brake pads very low

Slight play in offside front top trailing arm ball joint

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,409 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,689 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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YCZ 8665 is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YCZ 8665, 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 YCZ 8665 registered?

YCZ 8665 is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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