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SM02 MPX

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

315,055 mi
Last recorded315,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 MPX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 315,055 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 312,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 300,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 285,817 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 276,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 264,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 243,446 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 229,418 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 220,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 210,281 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 206,660 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 203,896 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 189,973 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 15 May 2014 189,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 171,132 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 171,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 155,066 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 May 2012 155,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2011 135,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 122,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 103,787 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 May 2009 103,787 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2008 88,315 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 88,315 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 70,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 51,580 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 51,580 miles

Nearside Outer 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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SM02 MPX is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM02 MPX, 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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SM02 MPX is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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