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ST02 DFO

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,664 mi
Last recorded144,664 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 DFO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2021 144,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to abnormal engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front sub-frame corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear sub-frame and suspension arms heavily corroded

air con pipes broken and fouling pulley

both center exhaust clamps broken

both rear heat-shields insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2019 142,075 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 141,963 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower/rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 138,892 miles

All four central exhaust clamps corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front linkages bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps project a poor beam image

Brake hose slightly damaged All four hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal - Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 138,849 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All four central exhaust clamps corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front linkages bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps project a poor beam image

Brake hose slightly damaged All four hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal - Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 134,429 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 131,306 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 125,692 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 125,676 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 20 Jun 2014 113,827 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 113,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 107,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,383 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 102,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,698 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,845 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 12 Jun 2009 86,636 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 86,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 82,580 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,544 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,807 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 63,807 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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ST02 DFO is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST02 DFO, 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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ST02 DFO is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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