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YL51 FTJ

2002 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

237,923 mi
Last recorded237,923 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 237,923 miles

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

Obligatory mirror unit has slight damage

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

Oil leak Large ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 237,865 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Obligatory mirror unit has slight damage

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

Oil leak Large ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 217,797 miles

both headlights on mot limits

rear brake pads and discs worn and corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 217,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake pads and discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 199,147 miles

light screen damage

nsf headlight deteriated internally

osf flexi brake hose deteriated

rear axle bushes worn and deteriated

rear ocassional seats folded away

Fail 31 Jul 2015 199,147 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened osf and nsf (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

light screen damage

osf flexi brake hose deteriated

rear axle bushes worn and deteriated

rear ocassional seats folded away

Fail 4 Feb 2014 169,973 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear axle bushes deteriated

light damage on windscreen

nsf wiper blade deteriated

nsr fog light out

Pass 4 Feb 2014 169,973 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear axle bushes deteriated

light damage on windscreen

nsf wiper blade deteriated

nsr fog light out

Pass 8 Feb 2013 153,378 miles

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

headlights on limits

windscreen lightly damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2013 153,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 140,544 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 133,453 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 133,453 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 111,129 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 103,203 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 103,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 93,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 86,050 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 77,504 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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YL51 FTJ is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YL51 FTJ, 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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YL51 FTJ is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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