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VA52 NDG

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,788 mi
Last recorded164,788 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 NDG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 164,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind n /s/r brake

Fail 26 Nov 2013 164,787 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Oil leak

slight bind n /s/r brake

Pass 9 Nov 2012 159,306 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 159,276 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 152,707 miles

1. n/s front anti roll bar link pin bushes have slight wear. 2. Unable to insoect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. n/s and o/s front tyres worn to legal limits on inside edges. 4. Rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 152,707 miles

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

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

1. n/s front anti roll bar link pin bushes have slight wear. 2. Unable to insoect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. n/s and o/s front tyres worn to legal limits on inside edges. 4. Rear brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 146,136 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 146,135 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake discs pitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 127,741 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 127,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.rear brake discs pitted 2.rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 May 2009 124,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 112,784 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 112,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 90,745 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 70,902 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 50,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

check rear brake pads

plastic covers on outer sills

under tray fitted

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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VA52 NDG is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VA52 NDG, 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 VA52 NDG registered?

VA52 NDG is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VA52 NDG safe to buy?

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