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YL51 FTO

2002 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,129 mi
Last recorded207,129 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 FTO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 207,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 195,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 188,170 miles

engine management light on

front discs corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 188,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

front discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 179,581 miles

Engine MIL lamp on.

Fail 15 May 2012 179,577 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Engine MIL lamp on.

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

Pass 16 May 2011 172,190 miles

N/S H/LIGHT ADJUSTER BROKEN. COOLANT LEAKING DOWN G/BOX.

O/S REAR LIGHT LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE. N/S FOG LIGHT IN-OP.

Fail 5 May 2011 172,188 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

N/S H/LIGHT ADJUSTER BROKEN. COOLANT LEAKING DOWN G/BOX.

O/S REAR LIGHT LENSE SLIGHT DAMAGE. N/S FOG LIGHT IN-OP.

Fail 24 Nov 2010 172,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

coolant dripping off gearbox

front brake imbalance high midway thru range of effort

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2009 158,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust pipe is fractured at rear of front flexi joint

nearside front headlamp adjuster is in poor condition

nearside rear fog lamp is inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2009 158,336 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)

exhaust pipe is fractured at rear of front flexi joint

nearside front headlamp adjuster is in poor condition

nearside rear fog lamp is inoperative

Pass 4 Dec 2008 139,886 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 121,581 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 92,866 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 92,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 66,537 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 FTO is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FTO, 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 YL51 FTO registered?

YL51 FTO is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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