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YX53 RZE

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,819 mi
Last recorded189,819 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 RZE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 189,819 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 186,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 184,044 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 184,004 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 179,964 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 179,838 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 170,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front wing corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 170,799 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s ( bent arms) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced possible bad earth (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed front and rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (bent arms) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 166,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 160,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 160,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 154,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 151,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 138,785 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn .

Creaking noise from offside front ! possible suspension ?

Engine management light on.

Nearside rear roadwheel inner bead rim damaged.

Slight wear in front suspesion rear arm bushes.

Large cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall .

Pass 2 Feb 2011 120,701 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,771 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 91,769 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,222 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,491 miles

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

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

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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YX53 RZE is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YX53 RZE, 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 YX53 RZE registered?

YX53 RZE is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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