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YH53 MVJ

2003 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,541 mi
Last recorded153,541 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 MVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 153,541 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 148,411 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 140,032 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 130,765 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 130,764 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 121,658 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 111,706 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 111,706 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 103,798 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 95,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,951 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 50,973 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 50,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 50,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear wiper split

very slight perishing in tread area of offside rear tyre

very slight perishing on both front brake hoses

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MVJ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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