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BU52 VSX

2002 Audi A6

Green Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,604 mi
Last recorded179,604 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VSX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 179,604 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 300,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 174,049 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 174,003 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 169,072 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 169,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 164,071 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 164,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 6 Aug 2012 157,279 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 148,186 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 148,186 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 136,739 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 136,738 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 127,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 114,529 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 103,780 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 103,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2006 95,588 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 96,503 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 81,120 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 VSX is a 2002 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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