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AY02 VDE

2002 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

219,360 mi
Last recorded219,360 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 VDE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 219,360 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 219,360 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 204,794 miles

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

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

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

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 204,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 189,797 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2020 189,797 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction ornaments hanging off mirror and on dashboard (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 169,589 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 168,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 155,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 155,805 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 152,226 miles

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

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

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

o/s headlamp lense faded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 152,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s headlamp lense faded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 141,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 141,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 131,262 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 128,104 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 114,491 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 114,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,765 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,357 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,946 miles

n earside rear fog light out. .. offside fog light working

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,734 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,953 miles

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING (SLIGHT)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 29,591 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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AY02 VDE is a 2002 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AY02 VDE, 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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AY02 VDE is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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