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VA52 RSU

2002 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

246,181 mi
Last recorded246,181 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 RSU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 246,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 7 May 2021 245,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 243,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 239,285 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 239,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 233,072 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 233,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 230,087 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 225,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 221,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 218,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 205,494 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 177,426 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 May 2010 150,194 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 124,464 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 107,543 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 107,543 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,078 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 87,061 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,441 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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VA52 RSU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA52 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

VA52 RSU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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