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VU52 XLH

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,494 mi
Last recorded206,494 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 206,494 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 201,541 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 201,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 192,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Fail 28 Apr 2018 192,580 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 May 2017 187,459 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 178,061 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 163,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 151,332 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 137,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 137,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 124,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 118,959 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 118,959 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 104,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 88,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,665 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,622 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 41,946 miles

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

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 XLH is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

VU52 XLH is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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