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WA52 YOW

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,172 mi
Last recorded198,172 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 YOW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 198,172 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 198,172 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 192,482 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)

both front upper suspension arms inner bushes perished

headlight leveling light on

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes slight movment

slight gearbox oil leak

traction control light on

Fail 9 Jan 2013 192,482 miles

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

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

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)

both front upper suspension arms inner bushes perished

headlight leveling light on

n/s/f brake hose perished

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes slight movment

slight gearbox oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 172,820 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

headlight height adjuster light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 149,676 miles

all top arms both sides bushes perished

crack in top of screen

o/s/f headlight damp

Fail 18 Jan 2011 149,676 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all top arms both sides bushes perished

crack in top of screen

o/s/f headlight damp

Pass 4 Feb 2010 128,649 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 128,549 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 28 Jan 2009 105,433 miles

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear discs rusty

Fail 27 Jan 2009 105,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,823 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 56,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 31,479 miles

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

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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WA52 YOW is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA52 YOW, 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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WA52 YOW is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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