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DE52 NLM

2002 Audi A6

Brown Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 NLM
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 92,628 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 92,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp aim adjuster broken/missing. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,183 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 89,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 84,062 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 84,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Scrubbed on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 78,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

oil leak on rear axle

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 72,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear axle has oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2014 69,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak rear axle

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 May 2014 69,290 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak rear axle

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 May 2013 64,315 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 59,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,629 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 51,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 39,479 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,734 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 34,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 31,539 miles

nail in edge of nearside rear 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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DE52 NLM is a 2002 Audi A6 in Brown with a 2,496cc diesel 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 DE52 NLM, 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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DE52 NLM is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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