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AX53 AOT

2003 Audi A6

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,774 mi
Last recorded171,774 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AOT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 171,774 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 163,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 162,091 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 162,082 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush O/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 159,949 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 159,943 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 157,034 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 157,034 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 153,451 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 153,451 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 151,298 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 151,215 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 151,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges (non measurable areas)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges (non measurable areas)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 134,210 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2009 109,318 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 91,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,464 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 62,851 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 62,851 miles

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

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

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 AOT is a 2003 Audi A6 in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX53 AOT, 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 AOT registered?

AX53 AOT is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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