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AG51 YWO

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,835 mi
Last recorded161,835 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 YWO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 161,835 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 161,792 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 161,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 161,144 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES WEAK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 159,271 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 159,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 153,652 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 153,652 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 148,691 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 148,691 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 142,431 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 129,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 129,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 115,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 101,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 84,796 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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AG51 YWO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 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 AG51 YWO, 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 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG51 YWO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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