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BL03 XFA

2003 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,338 mi
Last recorded131,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XFA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 131,338 miles

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

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

Offside steering arm slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2016 131,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,902 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,952 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Sep 2013 109,951 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,831 miles

COOLANT LEAK RESERVOIR AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

COOLANT LEAK RESERVOIR AREA.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 78,318 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 78,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

F DISCS WORN.MINOR CRACKS F BRAKE HOSES.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STERING.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 69,605 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 69,605 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit across center

Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,818 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,191 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 46,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

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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BL03 XFA is a 2003 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BL03 XFA, 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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BL03 XFA is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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