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CU51 PBZ

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,286 mi
Last recorded192,286 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 192,286 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamp patterns deteriorated but not excessively

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2017 192,284 miles

Brake performance not tested due to offside rear brake pad linings below minimum thickness requirement (3.7.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

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

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

both headlamp patterns deteriorated but not excessively

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 183,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front cut in tyre inner side wall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 182,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front cut in tyre inner side wall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 168,393 miles

engine undersheild loose

Pass 13 Nov 2014 157,122 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2013 145,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 130,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 119,809 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 119,802 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 114,808 miles

ADVISE/ NEARSIDE REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN/OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS ARE LOE ALSO BINDING/REAR DISCS CORRODED/ REAR BRAKES DO NOT INCREASE OR DECREASE AT SAME RATE.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 103,822 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/r fog light inoperative

n/s/r/door not opening from inside or outside

Pass 8 Nov 2008 99,323 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 99,323 miles

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

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

coolant expansion discoloured, impossible to see cooolant-advise new tank

Pass 8 Nov 2007 79,765 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 79,765 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

ADVISE/ B OTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 3MM TREAD DEPTH LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,228 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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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CU51 PBZ is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CU51 PBZ, 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 CU51 PBZ registered?

CU51 PBZ is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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