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SW51 NUB

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

252,860 mi
Last recorded252,860 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 NUB
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 252,860 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 252,860 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 228,138 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 228,158 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 200,132 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 200,128 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 May 2009 178,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

excess travel in paeking brake lever

Pass 28 May 2009 178,874 miles

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

excess travel in paeking brake lever

Pass 10 Dec 2007 132,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall,not exposing cords

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

rear wiper blade deterioated

Fail 7 Dec 2007 132,005 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside rear tyre side wall,not exposing cords

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

rear wiper blade deterioated

Pass 8 Jun 2006 95,743 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre showing wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre showing slight wear on outer edge

Fail 28 Nov 2005 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the conditions while testing vehicle were very wet

Pass 28 Nov 2005 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the conditions while testing vehicle were very wet

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 NUB is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SW51 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

SW51 NUB is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is SW51 NUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 NUB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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