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BD52 DXA

2003 Audi A6

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

116,474 mi
Last recorded116,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DXA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 116,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 116,474 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,416 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,816 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 108,718 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases kat weld and sleeve joints? (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perish

Fail 29 Jun 2015 104,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perish

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,623 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 98,610 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,516 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,331 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 91,282 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,205 miles

all four front upper suspension arm bushes cracked

c.v boots perished

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges & low 205 55 16 v

offside rear seat belt starting to fray

offside rear tyre worn on edge & low

oil level low & requires top up

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

wiper blades starting to judder

Fail 8 Feb 2011 82,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four front upper suspension arm bushes cracked

c.v boots perished

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on edges & low 205 55 16 v

offside rear seat belt starting to fray

offside rear tyre worn on edge & low

oil level low & requires top up

rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

wiper blades starting to judder

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,532 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

both head lamps are working on dip beam but are a bit dull

high level brake light is working but is a bit dull

Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,528 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are worn on edges

both head lamps are working on dip beam but are a bit dull

high level brake light is working but is a bit dull

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,914 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 61,914 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,062 miles

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

slight bind on o/s/r wheel.

slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall and tyre is worn on edge.

slight judder on o/s/f brake/disc.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 54,601 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on o/s/r wheel.

slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall and tyre is worn on edge.

slight judder on o/s/f brake/disc.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,589 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,529 miles

slight wear to both front tyres / inner and outer edges

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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BD52 DXA is a 2003 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 BD52 DXA, 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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BD52 DXA is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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