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RV02 UBK

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,178 mi
Last recorded232,178 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 UBK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 232,178 miles

GRESSE ON O/S CV BOOT

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 227,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 219,397 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 219,395 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 214,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 214,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 209,375 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 204,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 197,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 189,222 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 180,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 180,123 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not operating

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 173,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components.

Fail 8 Aug 2016 173,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 164,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 153,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 153,570 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 143,220 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 132,821 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 123,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 112,681 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 112,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 91,969 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 91,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,132 miles

offside front headlamp adjuster damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2007 81,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front headlamp adjuster damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,150 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 73,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 64,128 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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RV02 UBK is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV02 UBK, 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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RV02 UBK is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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