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DE52 VEB

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,931 mi
Last recorded205,931 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VEB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 205,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 189,763 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 189,763 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 172,617 miles

all brake pads worn

outer cv gators deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 165,234 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front +osr (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 165,234 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front +osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 159,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 154,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Aug 2013 154,474 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 149,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 149,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 143,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 121,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 103,357 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 103,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 87,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 70,745 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 63,314 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 53,804 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 53,804 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 VEB is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE52 VEB, 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 DE52 VEB registered?

DE52 VEB is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is DE52 VEB safe to buy?

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