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YD53 RKA

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,090 mi
Last recorded200,090 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 RKA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 200,090 miles

oil leak

suspension components show corrosion

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 190,166 miles

Surface corrosion on braking and suspension

Fail 22 Nov 2024 190,166 miles

Surface corrosion on braking and suspension

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 187,373 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 181,680 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 175,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 171,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 162,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 162,025 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 150,024 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 149,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 139,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 124,734 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 124,636 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 92,539 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,973 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 78,960 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,512 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,522 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 22,522 miles

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

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

front N oplate slight damaged (water)

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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YD53 RKA is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YD53 RKA, 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 YD53 RKA registered?

YD53 RKA is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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