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YF53 PVD

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,311 mi
Last recorded174,311 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 PVD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 174,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 168,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad service light on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 168,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (3.5.1i)

brake pad service light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 163,318 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 163,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 156,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 150,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 145,159 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 141,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 141,267 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 131,741 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 122,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 112,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,463 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 81,407 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 81,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YF53 PVD is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF53 PVD, 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 YF53 PVD registered?

YF53 PVD is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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