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YH53 VUL

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,659 mi
Last recorded188,659 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VUL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 188,659 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 188,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 180,577 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 180,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 169,879 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 169,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 157,979 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 157,977 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 141,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

misting oil

Pass 31 May 2017 129,722 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 129,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 123,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 116,632 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters leaking grease

Exhaust silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate

Offside front headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 May 2014 110,065 miles

Both front upper arm forward + rear bushes deteriorating

Both rear tyres at 3mm + perishing

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Handbrake has slight long travel

Offside front tyre wonr close to legal limit - 2mm + slightly perished

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight leak of grease from offside front outer constant velocity gaiter

Fail 15 May 2014 110,062 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front upper arm forward + rear bushes deteriorating

Both rear tyres at 3mm + perishing

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Handbrake has slight long travel

Offside front tyre wonr close to legal limit - 2mm + slightly perished

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight leak of grease from offside front outer constant velocity gaiter

Pass 8 May 2013 102,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 93,021 miles

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

boot opening solanoid faulty

Fail 8 May 2012 93,021 miles

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

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

boot opening solanoid faulty

Pass 4 May 2011 78,649 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 57,340 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,322 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 VUL is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

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

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