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AY52 AEA

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,241 mi
Last recorded176,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 AEA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 176,241 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 176,241 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 172,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 165,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 161,786 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 161,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 155,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 10 Sep 2018 149,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,735 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 139,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 131,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 121,354 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 112,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 105,715 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,139 miles

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 Sep 2010 87,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,659 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 38,868 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 38,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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 AEA is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AY52 AEA, 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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What year was AY52 AEA registered?

AY52 AEA is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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