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SW51 MKN

2002 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

200,484 mi
Last recorded200,484 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 MKN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 200,484 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 200,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 194,879 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 191,381 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 186,431 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 186,426 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 183,532 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 176,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 176,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 166,860 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 161,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 159,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 155,193 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 151,623 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 151,614 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 148,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 144,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 139,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 135,190 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 128,697 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 121,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 113,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 99,801 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 MKN is a 2002 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 MKN, 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 SW51 MKN registered?

SW51 MKN is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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