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SW51 MKE

2002 Audi A6

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,998 mi
Last recorded152,998 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 MKE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 152,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2018 150,803 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

headlights discoloured

Fail 16 Jul 2018 150,784 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pipes starting to rust

headlights discoloured

Pass 24 Jul 2017 145,749 miles

both headlights discoloured

brake pipes starting to rust

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2017 145,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush straight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush straight (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlights discoloured

brake pipes starting to rust

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 141,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 134,848 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 134,844 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 129,313 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 127,215 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear brake pads on 1.5 m

Pass 31 May 2012 119,522 miles

exhaust coroded

rear brake pads very low could not clearly see inner pads , all brake discs rusted ans worn advise replacement soon

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 25 May 2012 119,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust coroded

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated slightly

rear brake pads very low could not clearly see inner pads , all brake discs rusted ans worn advise replacement soon

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 90,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 14 Aug 2009 81,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 68,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 68,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2007 58,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 50,201 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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SW51 MKE is a 2002 Audi A6 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW51 MKE, 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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SW51 MKE is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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