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AM52 HYS

2002 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

216,336 mi
Last recorded216,336 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A6115,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 HYS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 216,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 210,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 210,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 201,033 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 201,033 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 194,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 187,906 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 187,906 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 184,619 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 184,619 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 177,902 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 166,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 152,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 137,411 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 137,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,600 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 109,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 97,671 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 97,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,206 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 85,950 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,465 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,855 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 34,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,066 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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AM52 HYS is a 2002 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AM52 HYS, 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 AM52 HYS registered?

AM52 HYS is a 2002 Audi A6, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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