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DE51 KHZ

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,944 mi
Last recorded183,944 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 KHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 183,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 179,197 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 175,875 miles

All brake flexi-brake hoses starting to crack and would recommend replacement.

All four front top suspension arm inner bushes perished/split and some of the ball joint boots starting to deteriorate.

Driver's seat belt webbing fraying slightly on edge.

Engine cooling fan noisy?

Engine under cover not secured at the n/s back edge.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and starting to affect beam patterns.

Most suspension bushes in poor condition.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot perished and starting to weap grease (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leaks from rear differential and gearbox?

Power steering appears noisy.

Screen washers poor and wipers noisy.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 175,875 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All brake flexi-brake hoses starting to crack and would recommend replacement.

All four front top suspension arm inner bushes perished/split and some of the ball joint boots starting to deteriorate.

Driver's seat belt webbing fraying slightly on edge.

Engine cooling fan noisy?

Engine under cover not secured at the n/s back edge.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and starting to affect beam patterns.

Most suspension bushes in poor condition.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Boot perished and starting to weap grease (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leaks from rear differential and gearbox?

Power steering appears noisy.

Screen washers poor and wipers noisy.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 168,384 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

both headlamp lenses in poor condition and starting to affect headlamp beam pattern

brake wear & low washer fluid warnings on dash

engine undercover loose at n/s rear corner

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes very soft

n/s front tyre bald on both edges and worn close to the legal limit

rear differential leaking oil

little or no damping from front shock absorbers

Fail 16 Jan 2017 168,384 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

both headlamp lenses in poor condition and starting to affect headlamp beam pattern

brake wear & low washer fluid warnings on dash

engine undercover loose at n/s rear corner

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes very soft

n/s front tyre bald on both edges and worn close to the legal limit

rear differential leaking oil

little or no damping from front shock absorbers

Pass 13 Jan 2016 156,449 miles

Both front brake hoses cracking.

Brake pad warning lamp on?

Front shock absorbers appear very weak.

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak from rear axle

Offside Front large cut in outer tyre wall, almost bald on edges and cracking. Recommend immediate replacement

Fail 13 Jan 2016 156,449 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses cracking.

Brake pad warning lamp on?

Front shock absorbers appear very weak.

Headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak from rear axle

Offside Front large cut in outer tyre wall, almost bald on edges and cracking. Recommend immediate replacement

Pass 15 Jan 2015 141,067 miles

Brake pad wear, warning on. N/S front pad warning wires broken and not connected.

O/S rear tyre worn and will soon require replacement.

Service due indicator on.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 141,067 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad wear, warning on. N/S front pad warning wires broken and not connected.

O/S rear tyre worn and will soon require replacement.

Service due indicator on.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,715 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 11 Mar 2013 116,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 106,316 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 98,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 91,708 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,102 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,873 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 76,867 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,395 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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DE51 KHZ is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE51 KHZ, 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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DE51 KHZ is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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