2003 Audi A6 4.2L Petrol · R5 UPM
2003 Audi A6 (4.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 138,234 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A6
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 UPM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 138,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R5 UPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Audi A6 (R5 UPM) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R5 UPM Mileage History
- 15/06/2022134,600 mi
- 30/04/2024137,353 mi+2,753 mi
- 05/09/2025138,234 mi+881 mi
Average of roughly 1,127 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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- 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.
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