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YE53 ZVZ

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,615 mi
Last recorded143,615 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 143,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 132,165 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 132,147 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,517 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 123,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 115,497 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 115,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,102 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,686 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 108,686 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,853 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,853 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 94,651 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 94,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 74,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,726 miles

dust cover on o/sr caliper split.

Fail 23 Nov 2006 53,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 ZVZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

YE53 ZVZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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