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AX53 AEB

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,125 mi
Last recorded163,125 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AEB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 163,125 miles

headlamps lens deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 162,916 miles

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

headlamps lens deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2015 151,465 miles

N/S/R Tyre cracking on outer side wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

O/S/R Tyre cracking on outer side wall

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 150,488 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge.

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge.

slightly worn o/s and n/s front lower rear suspension arm bushes.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 134,387 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear indicator light on dash

front discs badly lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2011 117,142 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 117,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 101,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,331 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,585 miles

Front 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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AX53 AEB is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AX53 AEB, 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 AX53 AEB registered?

AX53 AEB is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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