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BJ51 ZHK

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,920 mi
Last recorded130,920 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZHK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 130,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 116,588 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,907 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,226 miles

both rear tyres have cracking and splits in the tread area but no cords exposed

engine mil light on dash

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

wipers smear slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2012 94,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

wipers smear slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,950 miles

engine management warning lamp on

offside wiper smears

Fail 20 Oct 2011 93,949 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine management warning lamp on

offside wiper smears

Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,077 miles

bulb out on high level brake lamp

engine management light on

Fail 24 Sep 2009 87,089 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,089 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 68,846 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,970 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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BJ51 ZHK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ51 ZHK, 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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BJ51 ZHK is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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