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YS53 CVR

2003 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,711 mi
Last recorded203,711 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 CVR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 203,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 192,340 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 176,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 168,135 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 168,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 159,249 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 159,247 miles

Brake pressure build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 152,500 miles

osr tyre on limit

Fail 17 Oct 2015 152,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

osr tyre on limit

Pass 18 Oct 2014 147,473 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated

damage to nearside mirror glass

rear pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,520 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2013 138,171 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 129,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2012 129,275 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2011 121,064 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 121,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 117,092 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 117,092 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 106,308 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 97,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,936 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 86,935 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 76,292 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 76,292 miles

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

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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YS53 CVR is a 2003 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS53 CVR, 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 YS53 CVR registered?

YS53 CVR is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is YS53 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 CVR shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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