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VU02 UCA

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,284 mi
Last recorded157,284 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 UCA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 157,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 157,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 154,641 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 137,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 121,078 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 121,078 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 109,464 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 109,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,227 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 98,224 miles

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

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

front disc's in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,128 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,401 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,718 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 69,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 58,208 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 58,208 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2006 43,989 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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VU02 UCA is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU02 UCA, 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 VU02 UCA registered?

VU02 UCA is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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