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YF03 VFZ

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,247 mi
Last recorded164,247 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 164,247 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 164,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 161,747 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 161,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 158,866 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 158,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering component leaking leaking out of rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 154,826 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 151,448 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 151,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2016 147,814 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 140,963 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 140,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 133,982 miles

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

undertrays insecure

Pass 14 May 2013 127,622 miles

advise both front discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 122,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 118,454 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 118,450 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 111,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 99,735 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 99,735 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 82,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 67,974 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 48,549 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 VFZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

YF03 VFZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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