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SN51 XSE

2002 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,943 mi
Last recorded129,943 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 111,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated in parts

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2015 111,619 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated in parts

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2014 110,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

exhaust deterating in parts

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills coverd

exhaust deterating in parts

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,721 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 105,645 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 99,816 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 99,816 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,278 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 80,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage o/s/r light lens

Pass 12 Aug 2009 80,456 miles

slight damage o/s/r light lens

Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,013 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 64,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,225 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,087 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 59,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,792 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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SN51 XSE is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SN51 XSE, 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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SN51 XSE is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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