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AU52 HTG

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,335 mi
Last recorded179,335 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HTG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 179,335 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 179,335 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 172,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 172,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 167,097 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 167,058 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 160,611 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 160,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 153,425 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 145,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 136,907 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 136,907 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 127,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 124,554 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 123,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,698 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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AU52 HTG is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU52 HTG, 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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AU52 HTG is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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