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DY51 AKK

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,637 mi
Last recorded237,637 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 AKK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 237,637 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 237,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 218,877 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 218,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 187,224 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 187,223 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 154,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 154,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 123,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,314 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,916 miles

LUMPS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ADVISE NEW TYRE SOON

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 54,164 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,627 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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DY51 AKK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DY51 AKK, 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 DY51 AKK registered?

DY51 AKK is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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