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YP03 YBX

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

224,919 mi
Last recorded224,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 YBX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 224,919 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 224,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected airbag leaking (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 222,985 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 222,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 17 Oct 2017 211,422 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coolant level low

dampness around injector leak off pipes

offside front headlamp beam image poor

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 203,461 miles

Front cv boots rub on lower arms when suspension on full height

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension components

Suspension very soft

Fail 18 Oct 2016 203,454 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 200,717 miles

noise from steering behind dash

suspension soft

Fail 15 Oct 2015 200,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

suspension soft

Pass 3 Oct 2014 197,528 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 197,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 190,890 miles

rear suspension damping worn to excess

Pass 20 Oct 2012 183,447 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres bald inner area of tread

Fail 28 Sep 2012 183,432 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

air suspension warning light stays on

both front and nearside rear tyres bald inner area of tread

vehicle feels dangerous to drive due to air suspension fault

Pass 13 Aug 2011 177,066 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 177,042 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 167,638 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 167,627 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 149,438 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 149,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 127,529 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 127,529 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,835 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 99,835 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 74,263 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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YP03 YBX is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 YP03 YBX, 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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YP03 YBX is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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