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BG51 YZX

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,929 mi
Last recorded223,929 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YZX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 223,929 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 223,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 210,145 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 190,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 185,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 182,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 177,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 173,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 171,093 miles

play in top ball joints and bushes cracking

play in track rod ends

Fail 22 Jul 2009 171,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in top ball joints and bushes cracking

play in track rod ends

Pass 21 Jul 2008 168,079 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 168,079 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 156,482 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 156,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 138,130 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 137,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 103,414 miles

Offside Front 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 YZX is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

BG51 YZX is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is BG51 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 YZX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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