CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX51 BGY

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,546 mi
Last recorded194,546 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 BGY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 194,546 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 188,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 178,517 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 170,594 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 167,945 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 167,944 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 161,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 142,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 126,620 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 107,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 88,044 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 87,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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
Full Audi A6 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX51 BGY is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX51 BGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 BGY?

You can check the full history of DX51 BGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX51 BGY registered?

DX51 BGY is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DX51 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 BGY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX51 BGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX51 BGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.