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AO53 PKU

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PKU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 145,101 miles

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

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

all lower front suspension dust covers deteriorating

rear tyre pressure seem low

windscreen crack developing o/s lower

Pass 26 May 2018 140,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm outer both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2nd arm inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing

slight play o/s track rod end

windscreen crack developing lower o/s

Pass 23 May 2017 134,663 miles

both headlight lenses hazy

centre stop light not working

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s/r tyre just meets standard

ongoing crack in o/s lower windscreen

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn out

unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 134,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

both headlight lenses hazy

centre stop light not working

front and rear brake discs rusty

ongoing crack in o/s lower windscreen

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade worn out

unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 134,653 miles

Brake warning light on dash on

Front imbalance front brakes 27%

Front unable to fully view inner front brake pads due to vehicle design

Offside Front Lower ongoing crack in o/s lower windscreen out of field of view

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

underbody and engine shields fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2016 134,653 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Brake warning light on dash on

Front imbalance front brakes 27%

Front unable to fully view inner front brake pads due to vehicle design

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

Offside Front Lower ongoing crack in o/s lower windscreen out of field of view

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

underbody and engine shields fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 128,939 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 111,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2013 111,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,302 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 102,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 88,327 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,442 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,213 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 36,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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AO53 PKU is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO53 PKU, 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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AO53 PKU is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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