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AJ02 VYL

2002 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

205,140 mi
Last recorded205,140 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VYL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 205,140 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly high

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 205,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 197,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 196,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 194,703 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 190,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 188,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 183,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 175,288 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 166,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 161,111 miles

both front upper arm bushes in poor condition

e.m.l. on

exhaust blow from front flexi joints

front nrake discs corroded on inner edge

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Pass 17 Jun 2014 157,727 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 157,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 143,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 136,592 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 121,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 109,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 94,323 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 82,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 56,586 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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AJ02 VYL is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 115,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 VYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ02 VYL is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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