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BD03 CCE

2003 Audi A6

Black Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

101,766 mi
Last recorded101,766 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CCE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 20 Jan 2023 100,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R Full pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 100,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R Full pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,290 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 99,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 97,375 miles

ENGINE/GEARBOX oil leaks

MIL light on

Fail 17 Aug 2020 97,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

ENGINE/GEARBOX oil leaks

MIL light on

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,122 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 94,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 90,043 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,806 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 88,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front headlamp adjuster damaged

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 78,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front headlamp adjuster damaged

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine managment light on dash

o/s/f tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 20 Dec 2013 69,731 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 69,727 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,277 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,310 miles

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

front brake discs scored and worn

Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,310 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,668 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 58,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,823 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 43,823 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,030 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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BD03 CCE is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 BD03 CCE, 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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BD03 CCE is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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