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A12 DSR

2002 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,201 mi
Last recorded121,201 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 DSR
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,201 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Advise central silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake binding 40% (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake binding 36% (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Splits cords exposed tyre size 255/40 x17 michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Advise central silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,684 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

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

windscreen wipers clean screen but slow in movement

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,684 miles

Engine cover and Full Undertrays fitted

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

windscreen wipers clean screen but slow in movement

Pass 20 Sep 2018 118,605 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2018 118,605 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 113,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspect brake caliper has minor binding when turning wheel by hand

Fail 24 Sep 2016 113,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspect brake caliper has minor binding when turning wheel by hand

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,070 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 110,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,224 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,107 miles

n/s h/lamp lens crazed

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,721 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 65,879 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 65,879 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,201 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,187 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 30,338 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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A12 DSR is a 2002 Audi A6 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 DSR, 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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A12 DSR is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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