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YS53 WZU

2003 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

225,659 mi
Last recorded225,659 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 WZU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 225,659 miles

Nearside Front Arch slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 212,866 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 198,792 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 198,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 184,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 184,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 174,100 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 174,100 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 161,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 150,227 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 150,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 141,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 141,996 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 136,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,502 miles

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

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

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

slight weap from around power steering pump

Pass 21 Jun 2012 113,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 96,033 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 87,221 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 87,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,532 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,502 miles

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

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

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 WZU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU registered?

YS53 WZU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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