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BX51 XXS

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,998 mi
Last recorded140,998 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XXS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 140,998 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 136,666 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 136,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 132,060 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 132,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 117,474 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 117,474 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses are starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2007 101,237 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 87,830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 87,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 74,337 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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BX51 XXS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BX51 XXS, 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 BX51 XXS registered?

BX51 XXS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is BX51 XXS safe to buy?

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