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ST52 VBZ

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,733 mi
Last recorded76,733 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 VBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,733 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 76,732 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,299 miles

Rear rear brake discs corroded.

both front tyre treads nearing wear limits

both headlamp lens poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2016 76,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake discs corroded.

both front tyre treads nearing wear limits

both headlamp lens poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,153 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

light cracking n/s/f cv boot

o/s/f window not working

Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake not working (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

light cracking n/s/f cv boot

o/s/f window not working

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,505 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 55,437 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 55,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2010 51,104 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 51,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded & worn

offside rear brake disc scored on inner face

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,603 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 45,603 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,829 miles

offside rear tyre cracks in tread

Fail 23 Nov 2007 34,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,186 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,626 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 20,228 miles

both nearside tyres outer side walls have a light scuffing

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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ST52 VBZ is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 ST52 VBZ, 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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What year was ST52 VBZ registered?

ST52 VBZ is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is ST52 VBZ safe to buy?

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