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BG52 DXE

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,223 mi
Last recorded154,223 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DXE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 154,223 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 154,223 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 152,572 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2019 152,571 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both headlamps in poor condition

Pass 19 Feb 2018 148,681 miles

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)

both head lamps in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2017 139,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 139,498 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2016 138,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 2+mm

both front brake hoses (failed mot) split down to cords

Pass 7 Jan 2016 132,430 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Child seat fitted (Unable to check seat belt)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms inner bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Almost on wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms inner bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 128,430 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2013 124,593 miles

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

outer sidewalls rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2013 124,582 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

outer sidewalls rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2012 119,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,928 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 109,505 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 103,079 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 103,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,064 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 74,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,114 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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BG52 DXE is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BG52 DXE, 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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BG52 DXE is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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