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YJ52 YRD

2002 Audi A6

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

144,704 mi
Last recorded144,704 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 YRD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 144,704 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 141,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has slight grease around it but no damage or leaks found

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 137,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,511 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 134,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,023 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 126,101 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

far rear exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f constant velocity boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,473 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,544 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,332 miles

Alternator belt cracking.

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side wall cracking.

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Very slight wear on edge of brake pedal rubber.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,682 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 100,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,243 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,509 miles

inbalance on rear brakes

o/s/f lower arm inner bush worn and split

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,949 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,274 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,017 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,035 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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YJ52 YRD is a 2002 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YJ52 YRD, 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 YJ52 YRD registered?

YJ52 YRD is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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