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RX52 UBR

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

263,816 mi
Last recorded263,816 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 UBR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 263,816 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 263,610 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 258,203 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 258,203 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 252,498 miles

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

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

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 23 Sep 2022 245,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 236,741 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 230,229 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2020 230,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2019 217,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 217,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 208,472 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 208,472 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 197,214 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 197,214 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 May 2016 188,617 miles

Front headlamps distorted but still produce a beam pattern

Rear number distorted

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 11 May 2015 175,259 miles

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is insecurely mounted

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded at each of the extreme ends

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroded at each of the extreme ends

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is deteriorating

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is deteriorating

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 11 May 2015 175,259 miles

(1.9.1)The vehicle battery is insecurely mounted

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded at each of the extreme ends

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroded at each of the extreme ends

(3.6B.4d)The nearside front brake hose is deteriorating

(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 2 Jun 2014 171,486 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 171,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 169,586 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 169,579 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 163,077 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 163,063 miles

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

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 15,029 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 15,017 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 129,257 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 May 2010 129,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Apr 2009 110,718 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 110,718 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 94,206 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 94,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 72,772 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,730 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 53,816 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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RX52 UBR is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX52 UBR, 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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RX52 UBR is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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