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YH53 ZFG

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,353 mi
Last recorded199,353 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 ZFG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 199,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 193,621 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 190,861 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 183,984 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 183,984 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 177,498 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 177,462 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 170,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 170,513 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 164,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approaching 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 164,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approaching 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 156,760 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 156,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 148,909 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 141,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 132,639 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 132,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 24 Nov 2010 122,473 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 112,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 102,599 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 90,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 81,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 81,468 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 81,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZFG is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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