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VN52 ADV

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,960 mi
Last recorded159,960 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 ADV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 159,960 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 148,691 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 145,406 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 142,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 140,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 138,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,535 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,119 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,838 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 119,558 miles

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished and starting to split, but no movement found

o/s and n/s front lower rear arms inner mounting bushes has slight movement

o/s and n/s front outter cv boots perished

Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 97,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 97,485 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,176 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 89,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,779 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 77,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,814 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 68,811 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,797 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 43,759 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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VN52 ADV is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VN52 ADV, 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 VN52 ADV registered?

VN52 ADV is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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