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EY51 GHA

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

256,920 mi
Last recorded256,920 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 GHA
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 256,920 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 256,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 241,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 241,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 225,452 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 225,437 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 214,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 121,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 121,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 192,288 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 192,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2010 179,181 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 179,008 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 178,396 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 166,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 145,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2007 122,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 122,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 98,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 98,924 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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
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EY51 GHA is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY51 GHA, 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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EY51 GHA is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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