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SM52 NUX

2002 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,691 mi
Last recorded118,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 NUX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,691 miles

HEADLAMPS CHANGED TO STANDARD LAMPS/ BULBS dash light on due changes to lamps all lamps working

n/s/front top suspension arm bushes worn

oil leaks at engine gearbox rear axle

rear suspension bushes worn perished splitting

under body corrosion including steering suspension and subframes

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,287 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL CORRODED, PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED/SWOLLEN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL LOW. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F TOP BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 108,287 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases N/S/F DOWN PIPE FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL CORRODED, PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED/SWOLLEN (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEVEL LOW. FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F TOP BUSHES SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 108,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE FLEXY JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT STEERING, SUSPENSION & BRAKE COMPONENTS NOT TESTED DUE TO VEHICLE CANNONT BE LIFTED BY BEAM JACK.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

TEST ABANDONED

Pass 16 Nov 2021 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

suspension front and rear worn bushes. rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 97,536 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED. REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. OIL LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,015 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN/PERRISHED. OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX

Fail 19 Nov 2020 86,015 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN/PERRISHED. OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX

Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 77,196 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,796 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 74,636 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 67,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,646 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 15 Nov 2011 61,646 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 17 Nov 2010 57,717 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,367 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,110 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 48,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 41,064 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 41,052 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,957 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 33,975 miles

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

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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SM52 NUX is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM52 NUX, 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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SM52 NUX is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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