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DG52 AXK

2002 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

167,001 mi
Last recorded167,001 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 AXK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 167,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 165,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 165,120 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 162,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 162,605 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 160,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S REAR (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 155,391 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 155,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 150,015 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 149,945 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 144,315 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 144,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,559 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 131,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 128,632 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 128,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 117,759 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 117,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 104,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,384 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 103,127 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 84,676 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 62,808 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 42,557 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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DG52 AXK is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG52 AXK, 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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DG52 AXK is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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