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YH53 LZX

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

207,523 mi
Last recorded207,523 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 LZX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 207,523 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 207,523 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 195,641 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Feb 2017 195,174 miles

brake caliper leaking rear nearside (3.6.A.1)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Feb 2016 181,849 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Feb 2016 181,833 miles

Ball joint has excessive play front offside (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front offside (2.4.G.2)

brake disc insecure rear nearside (3.5.1i)

brake disc insecure rear offside (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Nov 2014 174,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 174,086 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 154,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

tiny chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2012 138,356 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

tiny chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2011 126,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2011 126,177 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 108,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2009 108,194 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 100,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,448 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,768 miles

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

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 LZX is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YH53 LZX, 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 YH53 LZX registered?

YH53 LZX is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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