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VU52 KMO

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

181,784 mi
Last recorded181,784 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 KMO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 181,784 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 175,702 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE BADLY MISHAPPED

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 175,700 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM, INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE BADLY MISHAPPED

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 167,043 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 167,043 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 157,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 149,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Small stone chip to windscreen in A zone

Pass 6 Aug 2019 140,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens weathered /fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advancing surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre getting close to low tread wear indicators

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens weathered/fogged (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advancing surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and getting close to low tread indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Small Stone chip to windscreen in drivers A zone

Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,200 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 130,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 130,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 121,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,054 miles

FRONT & REAR INNER PADS WEARING LOW

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

KNOCK FROM N/S

Fail 25 Aug 2016 107,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

KNOCK FROM N/S

FRONT & REAR INNER PADS WEARING LOW

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHED

Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,524 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both side top front inner arm bushs perished

front anti roll bar drop link bushs perished

front brake discs undercut

n/s outer cv boot inner clip slightly insecure

n/s rear axle bush splitting

o/s front outer door handle slightly sticking

o/s outer cv boot pin hole

odd tyre tread patterns front

rear brake discs undercut, corroded outer edges, o/s rear inner brake pad worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,238 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,246 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,945 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,318 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,199 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,199 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,188 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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VU52 KMO is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VU52 KMO, 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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VU52 KMO is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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