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YD03 RBB

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,135 mi
Last recorded169,135 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 RBB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 169,135 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight mist of oil from power steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2017 164,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin really low (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 155,512 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 155,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 142,345 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light illuminated

Offside front outer C.V boot leaking grease - Advise replacement or repair

Rear suspension components corroded

Supplementary restraint system lamp not illuminating - Advise further inspection

Undertray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 142,094 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light illuminated

Offside front outer C.V boot leaking grease - Advise replacement or repair

Rear suspension components corroded

Undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 128,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlamp lense detreiorated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 127,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlamp lense detreiorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,299 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 113,327 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 113,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 106,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,360 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 89,961 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 79,689 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,400 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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YD03 RBB is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD03 RBB, 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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YD03 RBB is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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