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DS52 BVY

2002 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BVY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 140,153 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 140,091 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 136,708 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 134,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 132,646 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,769 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,307 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 122,307 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 119,443 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 119,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,233 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 105,233 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 35,109 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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DS52 BVY is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DS52 BVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS52 BVY?

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What year was DS52 BVY registered?

DS52 BVY is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is DS52 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 BVY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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