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DY51 MKA

2001 Audi A6

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,820 mi
Last recorded155,820 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 MKA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 155,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 137,801 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 132,270 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in side walls

Fail 14 Oct 2011 132,245 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 8 Oct 2010 125,727 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 107,470 miles

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

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

front tyres at 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2007 91,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 78,594 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 MKA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

DY51 MKA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is DY51 MKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 MKA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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