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YH53 LZP

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

178,110 mi
Last recorded178,110 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 LZP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 178,110 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 178,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 171,339 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 171,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 157,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 157,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 153,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 149,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 146,227 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 142,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 137,251 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 124,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 124,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,807 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 117,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 111,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,977 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 101,245 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 May 2012 95,529 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 95,409 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 90,526 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 84,836 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 84,836 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 79,247 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 73,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 65,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,358 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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YH53 LZP is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YH53 LZP, 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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YH53 LZP is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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