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YT03 SBV

2003 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,465 mi
Last recorded139,465 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 SBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,465 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 139,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 139,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 139,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit .300 actual .806 and above (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light showing not orange (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber has split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing from mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre presented with just 12 psi pressure

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber has split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 138,966 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack drum end play

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 128,015 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 128,015 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,449 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 117,026 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 107,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 93,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,521 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes x2 have deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside front lower suspension arm rubber bushes x2 have deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,789 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 71,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,269 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,429 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,524 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 34,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,623 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YT03 SBV is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT03 SBV, 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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YT03 SBV is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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