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FA51 ZYC

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

253,907 mi
Last recorded253,907 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 253,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 238,424 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 231,828 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 231,822 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe up to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 220,664 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 220,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 211,650 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 195,092 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Dec 2015 195,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 180,812 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 180,746 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 175,055 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 175,054 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 168,641 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 168,611 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 160,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 153,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 141,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 141,745 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 136,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 124,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 112,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 97,534 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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FA51 ZYC is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FA51 ZYC, 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 FA51 ZYC registered?

FA51 ZYC is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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