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VU52 XLL

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,211 mi
Last recorded183,211 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XLL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 183,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 183,202 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 183,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 164,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 158,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 152,246 miles

Oil leak

a.c drive belt snapped, could catch in other drive belts.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 132,391 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

engine oil leak

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern poor

o/s/r tyre worn to wear bars and starting to crack/perish

upper arm bushes worn /perished [both sides]

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 7 Feb 2012 132,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

engine oil leak

o/s/f headlamp beam pattern poor

o/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn to wear bars and starting to crack/perish

upper arm bushes worn /perished [both sides]

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2011 111,558 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 106,465 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,465 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 6 Jun 2009 101,127 miles

Both front and off side rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Offside rear disc rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2009 101,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front and off side rear tyres badly perished and cracked

Offside rear disc rusty

Pass 1 May 2008 99,088 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 93,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 93,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 77,262 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 XLL is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 XLL registered?

VU52 XLL is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is VU52 XLL safe to buy?

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