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EY51 GHK

2001 Audi A6

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,364 mi
Last recorded162,364 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 GHK
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 162,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 162,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 153,816 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 145,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 145,722 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 135,881 miles

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

Front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorating

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 28 Jun 2016 135,786 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front flexi joint of exhaust deteriorating

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres low & o/s/r perishing & worn on edge

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 1 Jul 2015 118,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/wing mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre getting low & perrishing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 118,568 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 111,363 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 104,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,319 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 91,877 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jun 2011 91,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake disc has worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,549 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,420 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 67,383 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 67,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 58,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,197 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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EY51 GHK is a 2001 Audi A6 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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