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SL02 GDU

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,166 mi
Last recorded208,166 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 GDU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 208,166 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 207,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 197,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 184,037 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 176,892 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 170,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bald on both edges near to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on edge near to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 152,734 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Jul 2014 152,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 137,993 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 107,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear discs slightly scored

Fail 28 Jan 2011 107,193 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake flexi hoses chaffed and cracking

both front discs very worn

both rear discs slightly scored

oil sensor light on slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 96,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,085 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,085 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,377 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 79,786 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,339 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 67,339 miles

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

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

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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SL02 GDU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL02 GDU, 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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SL02 GDU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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