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SV52 XZE

2002 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

188,291 mi
Last recorded188,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XZE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 188,291 miles

both front tyres perrshing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 174,360 miles

Chip to windscreen.

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Fail 10 Jun 2016 174,360 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Chip to windscreen.

Corrosion to rear coil springs.

Pass 12 May 2015 149,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 149,984 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

front suspension bushes poor

Pass 31 Oct 2014 137,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low on tread.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 128,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 128,325 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding

flex brake pipes cracking

flex brake pipes ends corroded

rear shockers corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,552 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroding

flex brake pipes cracking

flex brake pipes ends corroded

rear shockers corroded

rear tyres worn on edges

wear in front suspension bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2012 96,160 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Slight deterioration to both front anti-roll bar linkage mounting bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 714,422 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 71,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,485 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 59,485 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,704 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 42,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 8,529 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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SV52 XZE is a 2002 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV52 XZE, 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 SV52 XZE registered?

SV52 XZE is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is SV52 XZE safe to buy?

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