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BJ53 VMD

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

252,053 mi
Last recorded252,053 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VMD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 252,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 240,123 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 226,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear axle bush slight play

steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 222,013 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 213,055 miles

Gear selection very poor,

Headlamp lenzes poor,

Offside front seatbelt fluffing,

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge,

Oil leak offside front engine,

Screen cracked along lower section,

Fail 3 Apr 2014 213,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Gear selection very poor,

Headlamp lenzes poor,

Offside front seatbelt fluffing,

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge,

Oil leak offside front engine,

Screen cracked along lower section,

Pass 14 Mar 2013 178,223 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 178,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 166,123 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge & close to 1.6mm

Pass 2 Apr 2011 152,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres starting to wear

Pass 27 Mar 2010 133,924 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both front tyres bold on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 121,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 108,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 86,156 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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BJ53 VMD is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VMD, 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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What year was BJ53 VMD registered?

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

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