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YG03 DSM

2003 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,081 mi
Last recorded137,081 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 DSM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,081 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 137,081 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 134,165 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 134,165 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 124,933 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 124,513 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 108,497 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine Management light is on.

NSR tyre has got flatspots on it.

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

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

Rear brakes are binding.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 108,497 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine Management light is on.

NSR tyre has got flatspots on it.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear brakes are binding.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 93,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,815 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

bottom cover insecure

engine light on

front exhaust bracket corroded

possible blow from the front of the exhaust

Fail 27 Nov 2009 74,815 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

bottom cover insecure

engine light on

front exhaust bracket corroded

possible blow from the front of the exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,085 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light stays on

oil level low

Fail 1 Dec 2008 68,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light stays on

oil level low

Pass 15 Nov 2007 59,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,654 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 54,654 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,054 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 41,054 miles

Offside Front 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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YG03 DSM is a 2003 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YG03 DSM, 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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YG03 DSM is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 25 August 2003.

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