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BJ52 ZSW

2002 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

361,536 mi
Last recorded361,536 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZSW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 361,536 miles

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed doesn't catch on latch every time (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing/wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks all over engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 361,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed doesn't catch on latch every time (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing/wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks all over engine? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 355,130 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 355,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 349,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 343,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 343,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 334,468 miles

Nearside Front wing/wheel arch corrded

Offside Front wheel rim has kerb damage

Offside Front wing/wheel arch corroded

Rear brake discs corroded/poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2016 320,713 miles

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)

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

Rear brake discs corroded and poor condition

Rear dust covers detached

Fail 17 Mar 2016 320,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure clip missing (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded and poor condition

Rear dust covers detached

Pass 20 Feb 2015 287,209 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to delaminate

nearside outer cv boot is pin holed, not yet excessive

offside front forward lower suspension arm, inner bush is starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 260,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs front/rear worn

Fail 11 Mar 2014 260,480 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs front/rear worn

Pass 22 Feb 2013 235,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 211,146 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes are delaminating

both rear coil springs are starting to corrode

slight oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2011 186,710 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to delaminate

both front tyres are wearing down

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly buckled

oil level on minimum

rear brake pads and disc's are getting in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2011 186,710 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to delaminate

both front tyres are wearing down

nearside rear inner wheel rim slightly buckled

oil level on minimum

rear brake pads and disc's are getting in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 164,133 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to delaminate

both front brake flexy hoses are perishing

engine oil leaks

front brake disc's are starting to undercut and in poor condition due to corrosion

rear brake brake discs are starting to undercut

Pass 14 Mar 2009 139,715 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 139,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 113,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,732 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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BJ52 ZSW is a 2002 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BJ52 ZSW, 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 ZSW is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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