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AY52 AAO

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,842 mi
Last recorded191,842 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 AAO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 191,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F wing corroded but has tape covering edges

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to under vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2020 191,842 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F wing corroded but has tape covering edges

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to under vehicle

Pass 24 Dec 2019 188,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded covered in tape

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 188,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded covered in tape

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 178,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 178,863 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 165,153 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 165,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure cvboot (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is insecure cvboot (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Dec 2016 153,617 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 153,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 145,487 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)

mid section exhuast clamp failed

various suspension bushes perished and split

Fail 9 Feb 2016 145,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

mid section exhuast clamp failed

various suspension bushes perished and split

Fail 7 Feb 2015 135,045 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 135,045 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 126,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,548 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 123,469 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 119,348 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 112,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 104,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,352 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 98,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,391 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 Front 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 24 Jul 2006 76,639 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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AY52 AAO is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY52 AAO, 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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AY52 AAO is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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