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YR03 DZA

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

201,350 mi
Last recorded201,350 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 DZA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 201,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 201,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 193,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 190,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 190,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 189,768 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 188,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 185,154 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 180,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 172,270 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in both sides front track rod ends to steering rack

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Nov 2017 172,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in both sides front track rod ends to steering rack

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Oct 2016 162,051 miles

inbalance on front brakes on limit

Pass 15 Oct 2015 154,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 144,319 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 132,203 miles

brake servo area contains water

Pass 6 Nov 2012 119,792 miles

both nearside tyres worn on outter edge

Fail 6 Nov 2012 119,789 miles

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

both nearside tyres worn on outter edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,835 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 78,391 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 78,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,047 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 51,321 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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YR03 DZA is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR03 DZA, 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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YR03 DZA is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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