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YG03 NME

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

257,106 mi
Last recorded257,106 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 NME
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 257,106 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached exhaust heat shields (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 247,566 miles

Offside Rear axle bush in poor condition.

Offside headlight lenses poor.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 247,566 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear axle bush in poor condition.

Offside headlight lenses poor.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 236,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 222,275 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 215,860 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image,lens deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image,lens deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 215,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing edge/arch. (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 45%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image,lens deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor image,lens deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 207,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 207,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Side wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 199,685 miles

Headlamp images are losing their clarity.

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

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is lightly cut and perished, replacement recommended. Cord or ply not visible.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 190,983 miles

BOTH headlamp lens misting and only just met requirements

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 190,983 miles

BOTH headlamp lens misting and only just met requirements

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 180,475 miles

BOTH front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to wear to inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 171,777 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre near wear bars

Pass 9 Mar 2011 161,931 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 149,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 134,169 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 127,881 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 111,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 94,980 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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YG03 NME is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YG03 NME, 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 YG03 NME registered?

YG03 NME is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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