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YW03 GHK

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,849 mi
Last recorded178,849 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 GHK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 178,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

air suspension warning light on

Pass 11 Feb 2020 175,591 miles

Both n/s/f upper suspension arms (inner bushes) deteriorated/perished.

Both o/s/f upper suspension arms (inner bushes) deteriorated/perished.

Front discs corroded (inner edge)

Rear discs corroded (inner edge)

Rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition.

n/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.

Fail 6 Feb 2020 175,589 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f front lower suspension arm bush has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both n/s/f upper suspension arms (inner bushes) deteriorated/perished.

Both o/s/f upper suspension arms (inner bushes) deteriorated/perished.

Front discs corroded (inner edge)

Rear discs corroded (inner edge)

Rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition.

n/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre beginning to wear on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 161,560 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 161,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 160,178 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 160,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 157,728 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 153,489 miles

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

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

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

all tyres slightly cracked/perished

front tyres (both) wearing low - 3mm

Pass 15 Jan 2015 147,239 miles

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

front brake flexy hoses (both) slightly cracked/perished

Fail 7 Jan 2015 147,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake flexy hoses (both) slightly cracked/perished

Pass 23 Nov 2013 140,455 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 134,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 120,686 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 106,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 94,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 82,358 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 82,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 66,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,509 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

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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YW03 GHK is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW03 GHK, 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 YW03 GHK registered?

YW03 GHK is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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