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BG51 OPT

2001 Audi A6

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,862 mi
Last recorded147,862 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 OPT
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 147,862 miles

nearside front and offside front brake disc's worn

Fail 10 Jan 2011 147,862 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front and offside front brake disc's worn

Pass 6 Jan 2010 115,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres wearing inner edjes

Pass 19 Dec 2008 104,715 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 104,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,445 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 84,577 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 84,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BG51 OPT is a 2001 Audi A6 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BG51 OPT, 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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What year was BG51 OPT registered?

BG51 OPT is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is BG51 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 OPT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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