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AY51 MLE

2002 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,970 mi
Last recorded181,970 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 MLE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 181,970 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 181,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 171,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer O/S outer driveshaft boot perishing.

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 160,041 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 160,041 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 149,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 149,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 137,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 123,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,110 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 111,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,417 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 81,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,368 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 58,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Feb 2011 58,574 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,067 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 55,067 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 53,365 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,557 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,322 miles

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

unable to check rear seat belt due to child seats

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 33,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,528 miles

n/s/f tyre pressure low

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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AY51 MLE is a 2002 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY51 MLE, 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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AY51 MLE is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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