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AR03 BBB

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,429 mi
Last recorded137,429 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 BBB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 137,429 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 137,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 137,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 137,419 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 137,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 137,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 137,379 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 137,379 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,846 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,973 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall is starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear tyre wall is starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 130,131 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 130,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 119,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bay undertray covers insecure

large age related cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2014 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bay undertray covers insecure

large age related cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 119,124 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 112,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,512 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 84,163 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,163 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,953 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,993 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,764 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 63,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,849 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,072 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,309 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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AR03 BBB is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AR03 BBB, 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 AR03 BBB registered?

AR03 BBB is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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