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VE51 CAX

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,404 mi
Last recorded175,404 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 CAX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 175,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 169,970 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 164,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 20 May 2016 157,136 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 148,766 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 141,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 135,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 128,615 miles

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

advise wiper arm - blades not parking correctly

Fail 15 Mar 2012 128,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

advise wiper arm - blades not parking correctly

Pass 8 Mar 2011 122,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cover under vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2011 122,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cover under vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2010 115,423 miles

Oil leak

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 115,423 miles

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

Oil leak

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 109,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 102,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,461 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 91,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,837 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 78,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 52,384 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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VE51 CAX is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE51 CAX, 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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VE51 CAX is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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