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YB51 EKX

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,500 mi
Last recorded181,500 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 EKX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 181,500 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 181,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 177,618 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 177,576 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 172,720 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 167,423 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall slight damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2012 157,138 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 157,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 146,958 miles

Both front brake disc's worn

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Plastic sill trims fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2011 146,955 miles

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

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

Both front brake disc's worn

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Plastic sill trims fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2010 131,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 131,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 130,381 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 118,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 108,297 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 96,402 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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YB51 EKX is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB51 EKX, 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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YB51 EKX is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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