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AU52 VGM

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,972 mi
Last recorded187,972 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VGM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 187,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 179,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 172,362 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 166,996 miles

battery not clamped down

both front anti roll bar links have worn bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2013 166,257 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the tread but no cord on show

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 153,196 miles

both front anti roll bar links have worn bushes

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 17 Mar 2011 137,914 miles

badly uneven front tyre wear

both front tyres worn down to 3.0mm

both o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f outer cv gater perished

Fail 16 Mar 2011 137,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

badly uneven front tyre wear

both front tyres worn down to 3.0mm

both o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f outer cv gater perished

Pass 13 Mar 2010 127,017 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 113,004 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,330 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 97,326 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,946 miles

both front brake calipers have drive sharft grease on

Fail 30 Oct 2006 78,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 VGM is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AU52 VGM, 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 VGM is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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