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BJ52 AVE

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

299,095 mi
Last recorded299,095 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 AVE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 299,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in "c" link . (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in "c " link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 299,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in "c" link . (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in "c " link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 292,689 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly greasey (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 292,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly greasey (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 281,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

Pass 6 Feb 2015 281,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

Pass 5 Feb 2014 265,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 265,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 251,084 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 251,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 238,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 238,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 220,551 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 3 Feb 2010 203,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 183,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2009 182,778 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

front no plate damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2008 161,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 138,493 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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BJ52 AVE is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ52 AVE, 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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BJ52 AVE is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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