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EA51 XTN

2001 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,364 mi
Last recorded110,364 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 XTN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,364 miles

headlight slightly dim-front brake discs corrded-o/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated-airbag light on-front coil springs corroded-both front brake flexis slightly deteriorated-rear shockers slightly weeping

Fail 11 Feb 2013 110,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlight slightly dim-front brake discs corrded-o/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated-airbag light on-front coil springs corroded-both front brake flexis slightly deteriorated-rear shockers slightly weeping

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,299 miles

both front brake flexi starting to deteriate

slight lift in both ront top ball joints

Pass 27 Jan 2011 113,516 miles

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

both front flexis have cracks in them

brake pads warning light on

nearside front cv boot has cracks init

offside fr cv boot covered in grease but no leak visible

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Jan 2011 126,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front flexis have cracks in them

brake pads warning light on

nearside front cv boot has cracks init

offside fr cv boot covered in grease but no leak visible

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

osf tyre outer edge wearing thin

pad wear light on

part worn tyres fitted x3

Fail 19 Jan 2010 110,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

osf tyre outer edge wearing thin

pad wear light on

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,693 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 94,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit

front brakes slighty juddering

nearside track rod end has slight play + rubber slightly split

Pass 3 Feb 2007 79,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 68,221 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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EA51 XTN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA51 XTN, 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 EA51 XTN registered?

EA51 XTN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is EA51 XTN safe to buy?

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