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YF52 RGU

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,465 mi
Last recorded174,465 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 RGU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 174,465 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 174,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 168,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 168,720 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 155,143 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r quarter and light lense damaged but secure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 143,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge

passenger front door latch

Fail 10 Nov 2011 143,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bold on inner edge

passenger front door latch

Pass 7 Jan 2011 136,520 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chipped outside sweep

Fail 5 Jan 2011 136,517 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

windscreen chipped outside sweep

Pass 27 Oct 2009 124,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 110,120 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 94,942 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,553 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 79,553 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YF52 RGU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF52 RGU, 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 YF52 RGU registered?

YF52 RGU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is YF52 RGU safe to buy?

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