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DG02 VLU

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,890 mi
Last recorded172,890 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 VLU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 172,890 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 165,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 159,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 156,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 142,721 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

traction control light on

Fail 22 Mar 2012 142,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

traction control light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 123,038 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 123,237 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 107,842 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 107,841 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 92,423 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,420 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 74,412 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,559 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

wheels off inspection of rear brakes recommended

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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DG02 VLU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG02 VLU, 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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DG02 VLU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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