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VA51 ZBG

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,329 mi
Last recorded203,329 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ZBG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 203,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tow-bar heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 203,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tow-bar heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 195,315 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 189,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 189,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 184,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil leak from engine

steering rack damp with fluid

undertrays and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2017 184,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil leak from engine

steering rack damp with fluid

undertrays and plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 25 Jan 2016 179,526 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2016 179,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front exhaust corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear axle bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 175,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 171,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Jan 2013 163,219 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 163,219 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 146,213 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 146,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 133,078 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 133,078 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 119,146 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 119,146 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 89,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 89,529 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,426 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 74,426 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2006 60,839 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VA51 ZBG is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA51 ZBG, 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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VA51 ZBG is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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