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YE53 WVU

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,545 mi
Last recorded197,545 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 WVU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 197,545 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 195,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 195,331 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 182,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R lamp damaged

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 May 2014 170,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 163,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 152,032 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 151,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

2 No. centre brake light bulbs not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut in o/s/r tyre inner rubbing strip

several cuts in n/s/f tyre outer rubbing strip but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 3 Jun 2011 143,375 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 143,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 125,201 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 125,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 102,253 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 102,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 80,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,948 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,016 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 65,016 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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YE53 WVU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE53 WVU, 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 YE53 WVU registered?

YE53 WVU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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