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YG53 MGZ

2003 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

197,813 mi
Last recorded197,813 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 MGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 197,813 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 190,737 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility/centre (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 190,736 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush- front arm of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front 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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high visibility/centre (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch covers missing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 183,916 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 183,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 176,472 miles

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

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

the offside headlight aim is on the lower limits, the adjuster is faulty

Fail 9 Sep 2013 176,472 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

the offside headlight aim is on the lower limits, the adjuster is faulty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 169,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

the offside headlight aim is on the lower limits, its adjuster is faulty

Fail 19 Sep 2012 169,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

the offside headlight aim is on the lower limits, its adjuster is faulty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 162,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 155,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 142,633 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 123,454 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread but does not reach ply or cords

Pass 17 Sep 2007 108,955 miles

advise both front tyres showing inner wear

Pass 25 Sep 2006 92,771 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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YG53 MGZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG53 MGZ, 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 YG53 MGZ registered?

YG53 MGZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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