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YY03 FZS

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,394 mi
Last recorded177,394 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 FZS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 177,394 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy paint underneath the car

Fail 2 Mar 2026 177,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both side (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy paint underneath the car

Pass 24 Feb 2025 173,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody cover fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2025 173,759 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 170,213 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 166,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear both side suspension component surface slight corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2017 163,165 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 161,604 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 146,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 140,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 124,290 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2011 114,904 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 114,904 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 107,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,465 miles

cambelt history unknown

Pass 10 Mar 2008 92,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 82,106 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 67,575 miles

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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YY03 FZS is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY03 FZS, 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 YY03 FZS registered?

YY03 FZS is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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