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YF03 BCL

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,175 mi
Last recorded158,175 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BCL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 158,175 miles

slight damage to bottom of windscreen o/s

Pass 24 Oct 2016 156,085 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 149,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 142,617 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 140,611 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f track rod end dust cover damaged

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner egde

o/s/f brake discs inner edge corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 140,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s/r tyre out of shape on inner egde

o/s/f brake discs inner edge corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 139,047 miles

all tyres worn

brake discs corroded

front link bar bushes worn

n/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint boot damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s and n/s upper suspension arm bushes worn

springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 139,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

all tyres worn

brake discs corroded

front link bar bushes worn

n/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint boot damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s and n/s upper suspension arm bushes worn

springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 133,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 133,880 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,964 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 125,964 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 117,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2008 106,045 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 106,045 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 93,713 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 82,303 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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YF03 BCL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver 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 YF03 BCL, 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 YF03 BCL registered?

YF03 BCL is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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