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VX52 HJV

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,472 mi
Last recorded137,472 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 HJV
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 137,472 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 137,450 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,259 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

NSR brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2017 134,259 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake discs corroded

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

NSR brake pipe corroded

Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 130,810 miles

both front brake hoses perished slightly

both front upper outer suspension arm ball joints dust covers cut slightly

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 21 Dec 2013 130,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake hoses perished slightly

both front upper outer suspension arm ball joints dust covers cut slightly

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 20 Sep 2012 117,953 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 109,202 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2011 109,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,646 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 69,088 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2008 69,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorating STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,297 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,890 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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VX52 HJV is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VX52 HJV, 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 VX52 HJV registered?

VX52 HJV is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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