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AK02 UYM

2002 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

142,166 mi
Last recorded142,166 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 UYM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 142,166 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 138,209 miles

MIL warning lamp on.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 138,209 miles

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

MIL warning lamp on.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 138,200 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on.

intake air vacuum pipe collapsed / split and leaking.

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,908 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 128,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 120,132 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 120,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,131 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,317 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 101,493 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,018 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,575 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Both wipers deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2016 94,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 94,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,917 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 91,508 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 90,377 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks under engine

Pass 26 May 2011 85,756 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 85,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

airbag light on

engine management light on

engine misfiring

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,429 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 82,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs are lipped.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,686 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,475 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 72,475 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 66,945 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 62,462 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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AK02 UYM is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK02 UYM, 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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AK02 UYM is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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