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SF02 BBV

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

189,985 mi
Last recorded189,985 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 BBV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 189,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side dipped headlamp slightly reduced light output and blured beam image

Fail 22 Sep 2015 189,985 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush traling axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front and off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush traling axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side dipped headlamp slightly reduced light output and blured beam image

Pass 1 Oct 2014 179,674 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 179,674 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 168,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp lens deteriated

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 168,435 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp lens deteriated

n/s/r tyre edge scrubbed

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 165,767 miles

Corrosion of both rear brake discs.

Front tyres worn on edges.

N/S/F outer brake pad getting low.

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 165,766 miles

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

Corrosion of both rear brake discs.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F outer brake pad getting low.

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inside edge.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 156,097 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 145,312 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 145,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 129,032 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 109,008 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 109,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 88,988 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 88,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 72,807 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 72,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 65,665 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SF02 BBV is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SF02 BBV, 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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SF02 BBV is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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