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BN03 GUG

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,296 mi
Last recorded190,296 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 GUG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2018 190,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 187,536 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 187,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 185,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 185,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored due to pads metal to metal (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 182,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 169,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Poor beam image offside headlamp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 169,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Poor beam image offside headlamp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 148,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,506 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 130,506 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2011 112,525 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 112,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 101,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,914 miles

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaitor moist

Fail 19 Jun 2009 95,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f outer driveshaft gaitor moist

Pass 24 May 2008 87,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,170 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2006 68,478 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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BN03 GUG is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN03 GUG, 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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BN03 GUG is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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