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YY53 NLA

2003 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,360 mi
Last recorded160,360 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Audi A6108,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 NLA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 160,360 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake pad wear indicator staying on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension spring rubber seats poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2016 160,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake fluid low

Brake pad wear indicator staying on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension spring rubber seats poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2015 154,748 miles

Rear n/s tyre badly worn on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2015 154,728 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear n/s tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2014 144,961 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 136,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 118,300 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 99,582 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 66,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,941 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,709 miles

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

The rear centre seat belt locking mechanism on the belt appears to be incorrectly positioned

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,487 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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YY53 NLA is a 2003 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY53 NLA, 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 YY53 NLA registered?

YY53 NLA is a 2003 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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