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BJ53 VMC

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,137 mi
Last recorded133,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VMC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,137 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 133,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 132,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 132,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 131,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear(flex joint) (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check sills fully due to sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 131,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at rear(flex joint) (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check sills fully due to sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 130,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm and rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlight glasses slightly deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 130,849 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm and rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlight glasses slightly deteriorated

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,256 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlight glasses becoming poor

Pass 5 Mar 2018 127,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both top arms (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade poor

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2018 127,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven offside slower (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both top arms (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade poor

offside front brake disc slightly pitted on outer face

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 126,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)

headlight glasses deteriorated

slight oil leak

unable to fully inspect vehicle due to sill covers and engine under tray fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,113 miles

slight oil leak

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both top arms (2.4.G.2)

sill covers and engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 29 Feb 2016 124,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both top arms (2.4.G.2)

sill covers and engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak. sill covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2014 119,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 116,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside door mirror

rear brake discs slightly pitted

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2011 111,477 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 103,037 miles

n/s/f upper suspension arms ball joints dust covers split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 88,216 miles

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 78,994 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 78,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,507 miles

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

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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BJ53 VMC is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BJ53 VMC, 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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BJ53 VMC is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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