2003 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · MK53 WSV
2003 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 173,220 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK53 WSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 173,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK53 WSV 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 (MK53 WSV) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2024 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
MK53 WSV Mileage History
- 04/10/2022169,682 mi
- 18/09/2023171,258 mi+1,576 mi
- 18/09/2023171,258 mi
- 03/10/2024173,219 mi+1,961 mi
- 03/10/2024173,220 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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