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CS51 GBS

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,790 mi
Last recorded186,790 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS51 GBS
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 186,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 178,306 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 178,306 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both sides (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 169,019 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 139,313 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 139,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 116,363 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 116,230 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 101,595 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 101,594 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,890 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 85,890 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,788 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,987 miles

Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,987 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,495 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,351 miles

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

off side front door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CS51 GBS is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CS51 GBS, 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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CS51 GBS is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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