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BD53 LZT

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,320 mi
Last recorded166,320 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LZT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 166,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 157,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper shock top mount split

Fail 25 Oct 2017 157,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper shock top mount split

Pass 25 Oct 2016 149,558 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 19 Oct 2016 149,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Oct 2015 143,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 135,728 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 135,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 126,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 126,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 116,383 miles

Drivers outer door handle mechanism worn.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 113,153 miles

Drivers outer door handle mechanism worn.

n/s & o/s rear brake disc slight corrosion.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 113,153 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Drivers outer door handle mechanism worn.

n/s & o/s rear brake disc slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,331 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 94,406 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,904 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 73,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,415 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 68,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 64,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,527 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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BD53 LZT is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD53 LZT, 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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BD53 LZT is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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