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VX52 WHU

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,913 mi
Last recorded166,913 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 166,913 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pad wear light on

Fail 15 Oct 2018 166,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure pad friction material come away from backing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket come away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in lower arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake pad wear light on

Pass 23 Oct 2017 152,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavy inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 152,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavy inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 142,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavy inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 142,123 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper rear arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn heavy inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 125,406 miles

Offside Front brake flexy surface cracks

Fail 20 Aug 2015 125,389 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front brake flexy surface cracks

Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,000 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,551 miles

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

both front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,672 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,304 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 72,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,110 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 69,110 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear brake disc's corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,539 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,289 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,818 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 44,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 35,291 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 WHU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 VX52 WHU, 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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VX52 WHU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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