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2003 Audi A6 1.9L Diesel · YG03 UWA

YG03 UWA

2003 Audi A6 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 159,989 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A6
Year / Origin
2003 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
159,989 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2003 Audi A6 remains roadworthy with a clean pass recorded on 1 April 2026 at 159,989 miles. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with three consecutive annual passes showing no defects: 22 March 2024 at 156,269 miles, 21 March 2025 at 158,396 miles, and the most recent test. A failed entry on 20 March 2023 at 154,276 miles carries no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or unlogged cause rather than a mechanical fault, and the same-day pass confirms the vehicle was cleared without rectification. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 23-year-old vehicle. The record shows roughly 2,000 miles per year between 2023 and 2026, totalling 5,713 miles across that span against a lifetime average near 6,956 miles per year. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear in the supplied entries. The sparse but clean history offers limited insight into component-level care, though absence of advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, or corrosion across four tests suggests no escalating wear was flagged by testers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the A6 of this era is prone to subframe and sill rust not always captured in a pass with no defects. The binding calipers, coil springs, and exhaust emissions were never cited, but at 159,989 miles the original dampers and bushes warrant hands-on checks for degradation. Given the failed 20 March 2023 entry with no defects logged, verify the DVSA reason with the issuing centre before purchase. The owner maintained test compliance, yet the thin record means consumable history like tyre tread and wiper blades is unverified by the MOT data alone.
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YG03 UWA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 159,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

YG03 UWA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 15:05
MOT Analysis

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 (YG03 UWA) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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 passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))”; “Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))”.

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YG03 UWA Mileage History

  1. 20/03/2023154,276 mi
  2. 20/03/2023154,276 mi
  3. 22/03/2024156,269 mi+1,993 mi
  4. 21/03/2025158,396 mi+2,127 mi
  5. 01/04/2026159,989 mi+1,593 mi

Average of roughly 1,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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