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WR02 BCU

2002 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

228,124 mi
Last recorded228,124 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR02 BCU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 228,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 228,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

edge wear to both front tyres

Fail 11 Nov 2016 228,040 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 226,537 miles

Nearside top arm bushes cracked

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 226,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside top arm bushes cracked

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 217,984 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 217,984 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 197,660 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)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2012 165,290 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)

Pass 27 May 2011 150,489 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 May 2010 140,898 miles

advise slight play o/side & n/side track control arm inner bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2009 130,828 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 118,173 miles

advise slight play o/side & n/side front lower ball joints

Pass 31 May 2007 93,031 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 92,806 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 76,809 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 76,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WR02 BCU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WR02 BCU, 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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WR02 BCU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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