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BL51 YBN

2002 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

241,677 mi
Last recorded241,677 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 YBN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 241,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 241,526 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 228,447 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has a small chip in OS area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm (both arms) bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 228,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS headlamp image pattern affected by faded headlamp outer casing/lens (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing OSF and OSR wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Sticker in drivers view (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has a small chip in OS area (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade u/s

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm (both arms) bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 212,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 212,341 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance no beam pattern (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance no beam pattern (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 202,779 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 9 Sep 2016 202,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 197,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 191,428 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 187,703 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 161,959 miles

slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 8 Jul 2011 161,959 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 16 Jun 2010 130,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 106,003 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 87,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 69,553 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BL51 YBN is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BL51 YBN, 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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BL51 YBN is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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