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BN51 VFK

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 1871cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

223,900 mi
Last recorded223,900 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 VFK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,871cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 223,900 miles

Central exhaust heat shield rattling

exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 26 Oct 2017 223,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust system corroded in places

Central exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 3 Nov 2016 213,922 miles

Oil leak ()

off side front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Nov 2015 205,362 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear 205-55-16 worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear 205-55-16 worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 205,362 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear 205-55-16 worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear 205-55-16 worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 186,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2014 186,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 176,500 miles

several stone chips on front w/screen

Fail 30 Oct 2013 176,460 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

several stone chips on front w/screen

Pass 2 Nov 2012 165,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre fowls mud gard when jacked up when loaded clears ok

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 165,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre fowls mud gard when jacked up when loaded clears ok

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 154,259 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 154,256 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 140,179 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 108,951 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 92,857 miles

see prevoius advise sheet

Fail 12 Jul 2007 92,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 82,725 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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BN51 VFK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 1,871cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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