2003 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · LS53 MUC
2003 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 229,162 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LS53 MUC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 229,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 MUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A6 (LS53 MUC) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split o”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS53 MUC Mileage History
- 30/10/200620,899 mi
- 29/10/200725,111 mi+4,212 mi
- 24/10/200829,654 mi+4,543 mi
- 19/10/200938,128 mi+8,474 mi
- 22/10/201046,059 mi+7,931 mi
- 21/10/201157,944 mi+11,885 mi
- 18/10/201270,553 mi+12,609 mi
- 23/10/201270,729 mi+176 mi
- 23/10/201384,632 mi+13,903 mi
- 02/10/201497,677 mi+13,045 mi
- 03/10/201497,680 mi+3 mi
- 12/10/2015112,509 mi+14,829 mi
- 04/10/2016126,093 mi+13,584 mi
- 04/10/2017141,051 mi+14,958 mi
- 10/10/2018153,827 mi+12,776 mi
- 08/10/2019166,405 mi+12,578 mi
- 14/10/2020176,562 mi+10,157 mi
- 07/10/2021183,652 mi+7,090 mi
- 19/10/2021183,809 mi+157 mi
- 07/10/2022191,777 mi+7,968 mi
- 13/10/2023201,251 mi+9,474 mi
- 21/10/2024210,680 mi+9,429 mi
- 28/10/2024210,806 mi+126 mi
- 03/10/2025220,176 mi+9,370 mi
- 02/10/2026228,959 mi+8,783 mi
- 12/10/2026229,162 mi+203 mi
Average of roughly 10,439 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Audi Audi A6 Mk2 (C5)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LS53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LS53MUC.
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
MINI
COOPER S
NISSAN
ALMERA
PEUGEOT
206
PEUGEOT
206
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
CR-V
KIA
PROCEED GT-LINE S ISG S-A
PEUGEOT
307
LEXUS
LBX PREMIUM + CVT
PEUGEOT
206
AUDI A6 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
- Blocked Plenum DrainsSerious
Leaves and debris block the drains, leading to water entering the cabin and damaging the CCM.
- Front Multi-Link Suspension WearModerate
The C5 uses a sophisticated aluminium multi-link front suspension with eight control arms per side. Bushings harden and ball joints develop play, causing clunks and vague steering.
- Instrument Cluster Pixel FailureModerate
The dot-matrix LCD in the instrument cluster loses pixels column by column, making the trip computer, odometer and warnings unreadable.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.