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AU53 UDZ

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,753 mi
Last recorded215,753 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2025 215,753 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side not working on nearside (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lots of areas all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 213,984 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 213,983 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 208,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 177,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower small stone chips in windscreen but not in drivers view

Oil leak, but not excessive under turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 163,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play small free play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens cracked broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes forward of flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 149,126 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,707 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 124,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,835 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 118,835 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute doesnt flash (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlight has build up of condensation

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,608 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,631 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 92,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,652 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,463 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 86,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,426 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 78,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,804 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU53 UDZ is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 UDZ, 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 AU53 UDZ registered?

AU53 UDZ is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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