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YO53 RZW

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,504 mi
Last recorded176,504 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RZW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 176,504 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view all 3 (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2016 176,804 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view all 3 (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 127,255 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r brake pads lower than n/s/r

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f brake pads lower than o/s/f

Fail 13 Nov 2012 115,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s/f brake pads lower than o/s/f

n/s/f wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2011 106,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 103,974 miles

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

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,676 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 82,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,771 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 74,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 54,224 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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YO53 RZW is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YO53 RZW, 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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YO53 RZW is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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