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YJ02 VHU

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,113 mi
Last recorded197,113 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 VHU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 197,113 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 197,112 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 190,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 182,284 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 182,282 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 173,638 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 173,636 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 168,269 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 167,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 165,735 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 15 Feb 2010 164,147 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 160,658 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 159,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 155,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 149,440 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 149,435 miles

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

wipers slower than normal

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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YJ02 VHU is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ02 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ02 VHU registered?

YJ02 VHU is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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