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AX03 FAF

2003 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,697 mi
Last recorded139,697 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 FAF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 139,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 139,651 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 137,447 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,774 miles

Suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,867 miles

Suspension pipes corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 132,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2019 122,074 miles

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and tread low.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Thin (2mm) Wearing Thin Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe Leaked Around Flexible Joint (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 116,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Thin (2mm) Wearing Thin Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe Leaked Around Flexible Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 107,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside front to rear brake pipe damp at rear but no leak found

Pass 26 Aug 2015 102,257 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,552 miles

R/n/s brake disc scored and pitted.

Slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,436 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs scored/pitted.

Wear on front brake discs.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,868 miles

Wear on front brake discs. Rear brake discs scored and n/s pitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,009 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,985 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

R/n/s brake disc scored.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 72,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,114 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 65,114 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,425 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,428 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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AX03 FAF is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX03 FAF, 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 AX03 FAF registered?

AX03 FAF is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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