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YX52 RXZ

2002 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,685 mi
Last recorded183,685 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 RXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 183,685 miles

Oil leak ()

gear box oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 183,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both side (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) both side (1.8.C.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

gear box oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2017 183,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Top Arm (Under Wheel Arch) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Drivers Door handle Temperemental On Outsside

Engine Mount underbody has Play

Items In Boot restricting Inspection

Vehicle Smoky On Start Up

Pass 14 Jul 2016 158,053 miles

engine oily

headlamp lenses are deteriorated , slightly affecting the beam image

n/s and o/s front suspension upper arms have deteriorated bushes , slight play

n/s track rod end has slight play

n/s/f bottom balljoint ( front arm ) is creeking

n/s/f brake hose is deteriorated

rear springs are corroded

wipers are smearing slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2016 158,053 miles

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

engine oily

headlamp lenses are deteriorated , slightly affecting the beam image

n/s and o/s front suspension upper arms have deteriorated bushes , slight play

n/s track rod end has slight play

n/s/f bottom balljoint ( front arm ) is creeking

n/s/f brake hose is deteriorated

rear springs are corroded

wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 130,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,932 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 105,752 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 96,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 96,939 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 82,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 14 Oct 2011 82,896 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads low

vehicle has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items

water ingress into off side front headlamp assy

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,265 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,722 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,957 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,077 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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YX52 RXZ is a 2002 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX52 RXZ, 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 YX52 RXZ registered?

YX52 RXZ is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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