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VK52 AXT

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,210 mi
Last recorded186,210 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 AXT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 186,210 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 184,410 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 184,410 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 182,028 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 182,028 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 175,560 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 175,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

reversing lights not working

Pass 27 May 2017 166,985 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper front suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 166,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper front suspension arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 159,119 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 151,036 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 137,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 137,435 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 126,419 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 126,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 117,388 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 109,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,553 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,554 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 100,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,488 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,700 miles

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

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

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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VK52 AXT is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK52 AXT, 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 VK52 AXT registered?

VK52 AXT is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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