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SG52 DXR

2002 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,068 mi
Last recorded108,068 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 DXR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 108,068 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 108,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 24 Apr 2012 101,050 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 101,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,606 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 92,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

emmission test only just met minimum standard

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,649 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,275 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,269 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,032 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 70,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 59,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,904 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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SG52 DXR is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG52 DXR, 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 SG52 DXR registered?

SG52 DXR is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is SG52 DXR safe to buy?

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