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BU52 APY

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

272,252 mi
Last recorded272,252 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 APY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 272,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyre valves perished

nearside and offside headlight deteriorated

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2019 272,221 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyre valves perished

nearside and offside headlight deteriorated

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2018 257,385 miles

aims faded

all rims dented

child seats fitted n/s/f &n/s/r

chips on screen

engine noisy under load

n/s/f pads low

o/s headlamp loose

oil leaks (engine & gearbox)

slight water leak

washers weak

Fail 29 Jan 2018 257,382 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

aims faded

all rims dented

child seats fitted n/s/f &n/s/r

chips on screen

engine noisy under load

n/s/f pads low

o/s headlamp loose

oil leaks (engine & gearbox)

slight water leak

washers weak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 251,562 miles

child seats fitted

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre just off limits & smooth on inner edge

slight play in swivels

small dents non other rims

swivel boots perished

Fail 20 Feb 2017 251,599 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seats fitted

chips on screen

n/s/r tyre just off limits & smooth on inner edge

slight play in swivels

small dents non other rims

swivel boots perished

Pass 24 Feb 2016 246,685 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

n/s fog inop

Fail 22 Feb 2016 246,685 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted o/s/r

n/s fog inop

Pass 28 Feb 2015 240,943 miles

child seat o/s/f

chips on screen

very slight play in nfront lower arm front swivels

Pass 29 Mar 2014 232,688 miles

child seat n/s/f

slight leaks on front ex. flexi

slight play in swivels & bushes

Fail 26 Mar 2014 232,685 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat n/s/f

slight leaks on front ex. flexi

slight play in swivels & bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2013 224,454 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

patterns slightly dim

rear discs corroded

slight bind o/s/r brake

small dents on front rims

Pass 29 Mar 2012 214,108 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 214,105 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 202,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 202,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 189,945 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 178,824 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 166,648 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 166,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 154,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 153,834 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

off side and near side rear discs corroded and worn

rear tyres worn uneven and close to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2006 142,766 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 120,001 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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BU52 APY is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU52 APY, 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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BU52 APY is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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