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DC02 OWW

2002 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,120 mi
Last recorded168,120 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 OWW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 168,120 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 168,120 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 161,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 161,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 148,635 miles

all brake hoses perished

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

front pads getting low

Fail 20 Feb 2012 136,621 miles

o/s/f cv boot perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all front top arms inner bushes perished

both front brake hoses perished

both front, front lower arms slight play in ball joint

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 136,621 miles

all front top arms inner bushes perished

both front brake hoses perished

both front, front lower arms slight play in ball joint

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f cv boot perished

Pass 13 May 2011 130,672 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly warped

Fail 12 May 2011 130,672 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 12 May 2010 122,073 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2009 111,376 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 111,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 99,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 99,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 86,466 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 74,893 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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DC02 OWW is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DC02 OWW, 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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DC02 OWW is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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