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BJ53 WUM

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

229,220 mi
Last recorded229,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 229,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 209,008 miles

mist of oil on engine

Pass 2 Mar 2017 186,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 165,250 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 165,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 149,057 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,958 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 129,958 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 97,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,055 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 90,474 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 90,474 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,183 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 79,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,843 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 WUM is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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