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BX51 XZO

2001 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

258,130 mi
Last recorded258,130 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XZO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 258,130 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 253,368 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 253,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 247,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 244,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 241,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 241,346 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 237,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 237,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing along the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil ( location unknown due to covers) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 233,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 224,163 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 224,163 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 213,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 202,808 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 193,504 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 193,503 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 181,802 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 181,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 170,267 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 160,021 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 148,199 miles

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

advise nearside steering rack slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2009 148,199 miles

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

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

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)

advise nearside steering rack slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2008 140,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 131,922 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 121,905 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 XZO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BX51 XZO, 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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BX51 XZO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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