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BU02 HXW

2002 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

102,513 mi
Last recorded102,513 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HXW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,997 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 101,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,895 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 100,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,227 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 100,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 99,464 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 98,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,165 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 95,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 93,797 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 91,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 89,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 81,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 76,992 miles

Off side rear lamp slight damage

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 72,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,783 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,749 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,743 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 62,949 miles
Fail 11 May 2006

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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BU02 HXW is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BU02 HXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 HXW registered?

BU02 HXW is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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