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WM51 LPE

2002 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

126,837 mi
Last recorded126,837 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 LPE
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 126,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 126,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 123,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,382 miles

front brake discs -inner faces deteriated/rusty front brake imbalance/fluctuation 20%

Fail 9 Apr 2021 123,382 miles

Headlamp insecure o/s/f headlamp insecure also aim low (4.1.1 (c))

front brake discs -inner faces deteriated/rusty front brake imbalance/fluctuation 20%

o/s/r tyre underi inflated

Pass 15 Feb 2020 123,019 miles

front brake discs detriated/ front imbalance 20%

Fail 11 Feb 2020 123,019 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f dip (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure o/s/f lamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

front brake discs detriated/ front imbalance 20%

Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,267 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 7 Nov 2017 120,621 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is perished (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s front exhaust flexi deteriorated

oil around under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,745 miles

front brake imbalance/fluctuation close to limit

front reg plate deteriated

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2016 117,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f aim high (no adjustment available ) (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f track rod (2.2.B.1f)

front brake imbalance/fluctuation close to limit

front reg plate deteriated

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 115,099 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r inner pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f (1.8)

Headlamp insecure o/s/f (1.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/r outer sidewall has gash exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 45% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding n/s/r (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,242 miles

both front brake flexis cracking slightly

n/s/r brake has slight bind

nearside front has oil blowing over suspension arm from engine/gearbox area

o/s/f track rod has play (inner rubber joint side)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front brake flexis cracking slightly

n/s/r brake has slight bind

nearside front has oil blowing over suspension arm from engine/gearbox area

o/s/f track rod has play (inner rubber joint side)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,539 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has screw in tred area

transmission leak blowing to rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2012 106,252 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 102,052 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 102,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake flexi cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2010 97,034 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 97,034 miles

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

n/s/f track rod end (dust cover) split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,426 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,702 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,153 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 72,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,087 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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WM51 LPE is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WM51 LPE, 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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WM51 LPE is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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