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YL51 NPF

2002 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,899 mi
Last recorded162,899 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 NPF
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 162,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 157,088 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 151,443 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2016 144,248 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 137,218 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 137,201 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2014 130,861 miles

advise unable to check the n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes fully due to lower suspension arm obscuring pipes

Fail 7 Mar 2014 130,861 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise unable to check the n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes fully due to lower suspension arm obscuring pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,055 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 124,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 118,664 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 118,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,098 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 112,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 97,068 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 97,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 89,662 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 89,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,345 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 81,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 71,255 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 NPF is a 2002 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

YL51 NPF is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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