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SH51 VUV

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

210,582 mi
Last recorded210,582 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 VUV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 210,582 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 209,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 200,430 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted and has a flat spot

Fail 19 Jun 2012 200,429 miles

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted and has a flat spot

Pass 21 Jul 2011 191,131 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 191,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 177,447 miles

front brake discs worn

front reg deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2010 177,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 164,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 152,372 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 139,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 119,562 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 119,562 miles

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

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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SH51 VUV is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey 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 SH51 VUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH51 VUV registered?

SH51 VUV is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is SH51 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 VUV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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