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RY51 VLP

2002 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,515 mi
Last recorded118,515 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VLP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 118,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm bush slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,429 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

both headlights dim but still producing an image

Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,230 miles

inner brake pads look low?

offside headlamp condensation

eml light on

engine oil leaks

rear tyres wearing on edges & nearside perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,230 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped centre clip broken (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

eml light on

engine oil leaks

inner brake pads look low?

offside headlamp condensation

rear tyres wearing on edges & nearside perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,603 miles

Both headlamp dipped beam aim image poor

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,218 miles

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,863 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 76,863 miles

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

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

Bad engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,705 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,633 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,168 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,100 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,481 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 48,479 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,733 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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RY51 VLP is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RY51 VLP, 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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RY51 VLP is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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