2003 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · CV53 OME
2003 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 147,318 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV53 OME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 147,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV53 OME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A6 (CV53 OME) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
CV53 OME Mileage History
- 07/06/2023122,998 mi
- 07/06/2024137,392 mi+14,394 mi
- 11/06/2024137,398 mi+6 mi
- 01/07/2025147,306 mi+9,908 mi
- 03/07/2025147,318 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 11,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A6 Mk2 (C5)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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