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YH02 VLW

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,668 mi
Last recorded168,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 168,668 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wing has corrosion but no sharp edges

Oil leak ()

Rear seats folded unable to inspect seat belts

Under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2017 168,668 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wing has corrosion but no sharp edges

Oil leak ()

Rear seats folded unable to inspect seat belts

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 163,755 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 163,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges advise tracking to be checked

Pass 6 Jan 2015 158,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 153,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 146,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 139,279 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2011 139,273 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 132,226 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 132,226 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 126,924 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 118,677 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 118,677 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 106,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 106,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 82,957 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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YH02 VLW is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH02 VLW, 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 YH02 VLW registered?

YH02 VLW is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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