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VU02 XJP

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,710 mi
Last recorded185,710 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XJP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 185,710 miles

condensation o/s headlamp glass and beam intensity

condition rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs

Fail 6 Apr 2016 185,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose split and cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose split and cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation o/s headlamp glass and beam intensity

condition rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

corrosion and wear on both rear brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2015 177,149 miles

condition all front anti roll bar link rubbers and bushes

condition of all front wishbone bushes

corrosion both rear brake disc's

o/s/f brake hose splitting BORDERLINE

Pass 13 Mar 2014 172,814 miles

condition both front brake hoses near side front BORDERLINE

condition near side and off side headlamp glass

condition near side outer cv boot

corrosion both rear coil springs

Fail 2 Mar 2013 168,863 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake hose splitting BORDERLINE

Pass 2 Mar 2013 168,863 miles

front brake hose splitting BORDERLINE

Fail 21 Feb 2012 164,111 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

wear n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 164,111 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake disc's

wear n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 159,507 miles

Condition of front brake hose pipes

Condition of rear brake discs

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight bind to offside rear brake

Fail 17 Mar 2010 156,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 156,170 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 144,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 130,349 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 130,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 115,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 100,854 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 XJP is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

VU02 XJP is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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