MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,659 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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 ()
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))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front outer CV gaiters leaking grease
Exhaust silencer outer skin starting to deteriorate
Offside front headlamp starting to deteriorate
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
boot opening solanoid faulty
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
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YH53 VUL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH53 VUL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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