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T2 DBA

2002 Audi A6

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

168,555 mi
Last recorded168,555 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 DBA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 168,555 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 166,013 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 166,009 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 164,902 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 164,896 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely BINDING (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely BINDING (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 161,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 161,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 155,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel residue on under side of vehicle from previously repaired fuel system

Pass 28 Sep 2012 143,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 130,110 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 130,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 110,984 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 110,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 100,622 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 100,620 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 85,811 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW,ALL BRAKE DISCS HEAVLEY LIPPED/CORRODED. O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED. PLAY AT N/S/F FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jan 2008 85,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW,ALL BRAKE DISCS HEAVLEY LIPPED/CORRODED. O/S DOOR MIRROR CRACKED. PLAY AT N/S/F FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jan 2007 67,473 miles

EVEN AFTER REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE, SUSPENSION IS STILL NOISEY, NOW PLAY FOUND.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jan 2007 67,465 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY AT O/S/F RADIUS ARM BALL JOINT, OTHER WEAR MIGHT BE FOUND WHEN REPAIRS ARE COMPLEATED.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,404 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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T2 DBA is a 2002 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T2 DBA, 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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T2 DBA is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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