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AY52 FUT

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,778 mi
Last recorded156,778 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 FUT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 156,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 153,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 143,622 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 143,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 133,402 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,991 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,492 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint FRONT WARD FACING ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 110,730 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 110,730 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 105,348 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,082 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,013 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Jan 2012 90,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre pressure low possable puncture

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 73,220 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,721 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 68,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 68,669 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 FUT is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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