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VO52 KNS

2002 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

281,156 mi
Last recorded281,156 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 KNS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 281,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 272,948 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2018 221,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 221,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 211,115 miles

Brake warning light comes on dash but description cannot be read due to lights out on display screen

Emissions just met the requirements for a compression engine

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 211,044 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket broken at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake warning light comes on dash but description cannot be read due to lights out on display screen

Emissions just met the requirements for a compression engine

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre low on pressure

Pass 19 Feb 2016 199,506 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 199,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm/lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 189,467 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 189,467 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 180,066 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 180,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 170,501 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 159,371 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 146,104 miles

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

brake pedal function slightly impared

Pass 14 Dec 2009 128,076 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 128,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 112,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 112,173 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 100,102 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 100,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 90,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 76,272 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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VO52 KNS is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VO52 KNS, 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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VO52 KNS is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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