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CX51 FBO

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

236,030 mi
Last recorded236,030 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FBO
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 236,030 miles

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

Front and Rear reg plates deteriorating due to age

Oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Oct 2015 236,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front and Rear reg plates deteriorating due to age

Oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Nov 2014 230,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

body corrosion on both front wings..

Fail 10 Nov 2014 230,258 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

body corrosion on both front wings..

nearside rear brake disc corroded..

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 218,596 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 218,596 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 203,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 203,438 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 181,398 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front doors not catching the second latch

nearsind headlight aim only just see pattern

Fail 14 Nov 2011 181,371 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front doors not catching the second latch

nearsind headlight aim only just see pattern

Pass 30 Nov 2010 160,311 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 160,311 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 130,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 18 Nov 2009 130,425 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,135 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,473 miles

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 26 Oct 2006 73,073 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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CX51 FBO is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CX51 FBO, 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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CX51 FBO is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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