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YN52 YJZ

2002 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,691 mi
Last recorded196,691 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 YJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 196,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 190,209 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 185,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 178,520 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 172,872 miles

center exhaust sleeve corroded

powersteering fluid level low but no visual leaks found

Fail 27 Dec 2013 165,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 165,702 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 160,777 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 160,777 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 157,605 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 152,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 152,550 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2009 143,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 143,583 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 132,784 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 132,784 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished slightly in between treads.

Pass 29 Dec 2007 117,730 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 117,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 103,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 84,649 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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YN52 YJZ is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN52 YJZ, 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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YN52 YJZ is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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