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BN51 VFC

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

184,217 mi
Last recorded184,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VFC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 184,217 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 184,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 184,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 184,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 181,823 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

rear tyres perishing and has slight side wall damage

Fail 29 Sep 2015 181,823 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

engine has oil leak

rear tyres perishing and has slight side wall damage

Pass 25 Sep 2014 173,880 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2014 173,880 miles

Front Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

poor beam pattern in headlamps

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 155,136 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 142,219 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 142,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brakr discs excessivly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 129,913 miles

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

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

nearside & offside rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Sep 2010 129,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

nearside & offside rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 116,654 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 107,339 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 107,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,482 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 97,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 83,780 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 83,780 miles

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

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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BN51 VFC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BN51 VFC, 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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BN51 VFC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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