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WL52 GVG

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

222,382 mi
Last recorded222,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 GVG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 222,382 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2019 222,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2018 214,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 209,273 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 209,169 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush upper rear arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 200,958 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 200,864 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 188,513 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 188,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 170,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 170,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 156,283 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 144,401 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 144,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 127,341 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 127,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 114,071 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,819 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,932 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 86,932 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,513 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 72,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 56,879 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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WL52 GVG 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 WL52 GVG, 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 WL52 GVG registered?

WL52 GVG is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is WL52 GVG safe to buy?

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