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S3 OYS

2002 Audi A6

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,249 mi
Last recorded161,249 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OYS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2017 161,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both,inside of disks (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 149,329 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

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

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

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

Oil leak

accident damage offside front

engine management light on

front/rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside headlamp broken but headlight aim correct

offside rear light cracked

offside rear tyre low outer edge

unable to gain access to rear seat

Fail 28 May 2015 149,329 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

accident damage offside front

engine management light on

front/rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

offside rear light cracked

offside rear tyre low outer edge

unable to gain access to rear seat

Pass 14 May 2014 139,256 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 139,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,548 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2012 103,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,002 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 87,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres 2.0mm

Pass 29 May 2010 78,548 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 76,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 55,758 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 37,925 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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S3 OYS is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S3 OYS, 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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What year was S3 OYS registered?

S3 OYS is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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