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BG51 YZL

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,330 mi
Last recorded188,330 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YZL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 188,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen cracked just outside swept area

Fail 5 Dec 2017 188,330 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

windscreen cracked just outside swept area

Pass 14 Nov 2016 175,953 miles

cracks in windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2016 175,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light comes on with position lights (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cracks in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2015 165,802 miles

Rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2014 155,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 154,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both main brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 151,656 miles

two chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2013 151,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

two chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 149,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 146,419 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s washer jets poor

Pass 8 Mar 2011 146,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s washer jets poor

Pass 2 Mar 2010 131,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 107,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,018 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 57,555 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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BG51 YZL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BG51 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

BG51 YZL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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