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VX52 HLP

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,626 mi
Last recorded150,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 HLP
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,626 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Fail 3 Jul 2019 150,626 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

rear brake pads wearing low wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2018 141,814 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front anti roll bar drop link bushes splitting

n/s/r light unit damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Apr 2017 132,532 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,648 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 123,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 110,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 100,438 miles

brake discs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2014 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chips in windscreen

fluctuation on front service brake becoming excessive

fluctuation on rear service brakes

front and rear brake discs worn

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2013 94,971 miles

front anti roll bar linkage bushes splitting

front flexable brake hoses perished

oil leak around engine

Fail 14 Feb 2013 94,971 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar linkage bushes splitting

front flexable brake hoses perished

oil leak around engine

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,175 miles

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

front flexable brake hoses perished

slight play in front steering & suspension

Fail 23 Jan 2012 88,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front flexable brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,711 miles

corrosion & wear on front & rear brake discs

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,711 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2009 66,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 11 Feb 2008 58,411 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Feb 2008 58,410 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,969 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,013 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 49,012 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 HLP is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

VX52 HLP is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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