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AE52 BHL

2002 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

245,086 mi
Last recorded245,086 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BHL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 245,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 245,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 237,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 237,897 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 230,657 miles

ADVISE CHECKING REAR BRAKES

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt two o/s front lower ONLY JUST PASSABLE (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened TWO REAR RUSTY JUST PASSABLE (3.5.1i)

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 22 Mar 2016 223,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm iner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm iner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 222,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm iner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm iner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 215,393 miles

ADVISED HEADLIGHT AIM PATTERN JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS AT RETEST

Fail 10 Mar 2015 215,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

pumped up o/s rear tyre

toped up oil before test 1.5lts

Fail 12 Mar 2014 208,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 208,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 199,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 199,529 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 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 183,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 171,040 miles

front brakes on maximum imbalence of 25%

nearside front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre on wear bars

offside front tyre on wear bars

Fail 10 Mar 2011 171,035 miles

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

nearside front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre on wear bars

offside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 18 Mar 2010 157,007 miles

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 15 Mar 2010 156,966 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Pass 23 Mar 2009 141,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 123,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 104,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,600 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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AE52 BHL is a 2002 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE52 BHL, 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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AE52 BHL is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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