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VU52 WXX

2002 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

268,198 mi
Last recorded268,198 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WXX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 268,198 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 260,464 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 260,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 245,165 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 245,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 229,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 208,872 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front discs lipped

both rear discs rusted ans scored on the face

small chips in more then one area of the windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2013 196,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 196,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 168,802 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 145,365 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2011 145,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 132,054 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 132,054 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 116,035 miles

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

all under panels in place

slight lift in lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jan 2009 116,035 miles

all under panels in place

slight lift in lower ball joints

Pass 10 Jan 2008 86,757 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 86,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 58,557 miles

slight damage to n/s rear outer tyre wall

Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,977 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 44,718 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 WXX is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VU52 WXX, 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 VU52 WXX registered?

VU52 WXX is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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