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SW02 CNU

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

224,263 mi
Last recorded224,263 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 CNU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 224,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bit mangled. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

parking brake efforts improved but could be better

Fail 16 Mar 2021 224,254 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lamp- no beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated bit mangled. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear seatbelts not tested due to load area full of metal etc.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 217,096 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 217,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust pipe insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose Wheel wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel wing coroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats at rear missing ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 203,413 miles

front wings corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 203,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top mounting broken away from body (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken away from body (5.3.2 (b))

front wings corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 187,219 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

body, underside and components corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 187,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

body, underside and components corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 169,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear belts ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 169,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear belts ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 152,430 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 152,430 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 133,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 133,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Mar 2014 128,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,016 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 112,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 103,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,816 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 83,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 73,563 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 61,003 miles

front and rear brake discs rusted

Fail 30 Mar 2007 61,003 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusted

Pass 26 May 2006 51,844 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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SW02 CNU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SW02 CNU, 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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SW02 CNU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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