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YS52 DPK

2003 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,529 mi
Last recorded166,529 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 DPK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 166,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 155,918 miles

Front brake discs unevenly wearing on inner face

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Aug 2017 155,918 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs unevenly wearing on inner face

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Aug 2016 146,152 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,719 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 127,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 25 Mar 2014 127,423 miles

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

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 1 Feb 2013 115,200 miles

Airbag lamp is on

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 115,200 miles

Airbag lamp is on

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,327 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 102,327 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,062 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 86,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 86,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,749 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 76,519 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,943 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 55,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn more on inside edges

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,577 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 44,577 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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YS52 DPK is a 2003 Audi A6 in Silver 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 YS52 DPK, 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 YS52 DPK registered?

YS52 DPK is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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