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YS53 FTE

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,941 mi
Last recorded158,941 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 FTE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 158,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 141,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog lamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2011 128,843 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 123,845 miles

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

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

front and back disc corroded

front wipers streaky

Pass 1 Aug 2009 115,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 111,194 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,933 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 97,594 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 97,542 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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YS53 FTE is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS53 FTE, 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 YS53 FTE registered?

YS53 FTE is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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