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SY02 KAU

2002 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,422 mi
Last recorded180,422 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 KAU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 180,422 miles

Front offside and nearside wheel archs corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear parking brake performance requirement only just met

Fail 12 Mar 2021 180,412 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front offside and nearside wheel archs corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear parking brake performance requirement only just met

Pass 6 Feb 2020 178,074 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 169,941 miles

Windscreen damaged but not affecting view of road ahead.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 169,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not affecting view of road ahead.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 159,176 miles

Power steering noisy during lock to lock test.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 159,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering noisy during lock to lock test.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 149,235 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering noisy during lock to lock check.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 149,194 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling rear suspension. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering noisy during lock to lock check.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 138,635 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 130,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring some areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 127,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 127,437 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,895 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 82,214 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 81,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,039 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,404 miles

Bolt head at n/s/f top arm broken.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 52,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,429 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 44,396 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

both rear tyres nearing limnits

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,883 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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SY02 KAU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY02 KAU, 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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SY02 KAU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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