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SW51 PRV

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,318 mi
Last recorded169,318 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 PRV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 169,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 169,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 150,255 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 135,448 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 135,448 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all front suspension top arm rubber bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Pass 2 Mar 2010 116,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2009 92,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 75,985 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking slightly

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Mar 2007 63,220 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 63,218 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,394 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 51,248 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

rear diff oil leak

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 PRV is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

SW51 PRV is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 15 February 2002.

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