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SY52 HMV

2002 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,323 mi
Last recorded211,323 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 HMV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 211,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 198,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 192,919 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 189,222 miles

both front lower rear arms - inner bushes have borderline movement

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 185,298 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 168,518 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 155,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 136,182 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,986 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 132,978 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 125,145 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

front+rear brake disc worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 125,123 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

front+rear brake disc worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 175,135 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 143,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 101,529 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 101,529 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pad sensor wear wire lamp on

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

wheel aligment to be carried out

Pass 8 Oct 2007 60,927 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 60,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 49,119 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 49,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 49,116 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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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SY52 HMV is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY52 HMV, 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 SY52 HMV registered?

SY52 HMV is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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