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EO51 OLW

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,965 mi
Last recorded130,965 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 OLW
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 130,965 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 130,907 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,308 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 117,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both front side lamps dim

o/s head lamp aim low (on limit)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,393 miles

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

both front side lamps dim

o/s head lamp aim low (on limit)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,510 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,838 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,249 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 88,488 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 88,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 81,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 68,398 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,517 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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EO51 OLW is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EO51 OLW, 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 EO51 OLW registered?

EO51 OLW is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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