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BU52 OVE

2002 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,382 mi
Last recorded144,382 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OVE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 144,382 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 134,063 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 133,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,945 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 121,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 109,351 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 109,006 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 97,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,772 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,633 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 68,731 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 61,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,812 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 43,812 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,276 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 28,052 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 OVE is a 2002 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU52 OVE, 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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What year was BU52 OVE registered?

BU52 OVE is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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