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CA51 SON

2001 Audi A6

Green Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,332 mi
Last recorded141,332 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 SON
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,938 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 127,940 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 127,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 125,223 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 123,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 May 2010 123,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2009 122,114 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 116,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 105,161 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 98,420 miles

during emissions test exhaust emmited light blue smoke intermittantly

front number plate in poor condition

recommend front brake discs are measured for thickness, has wear lip on edge

Fail 2 May 2006 98,417 miles

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

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

during emissions test exhaust emmited some smoke †intermittantly recommend investigation

front number plate poor condition,recommend replacement

recommend front brake discs measured for thickness

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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CA51 SON is a 2001 Audi A6 in Green with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CA51 SON, 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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CA51 SON is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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