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FB51 AEN

2001 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,520 mi
Last recorded198,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 AEN
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 198,520 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2017 193,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on front/rear subframes and suspension assemblies (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s front wheel arch corroding (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres have 0.4mm of useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 192,870 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on front/rear subframes and suspension assemblies (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s front wheel arch corroding (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres have 0.4mm of useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 188,594 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 188,555 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer gaiters in half (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both rear wheels (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 183,154 miles

both front wings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2014 173,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2014 170,815 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2013 105,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 105,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 137,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 127,474 miles

Slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 115,976 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 95,536 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 95,536 miles

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

Front tyre tread depths 3mm

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 80,301 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 79,662 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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FB51 AEN is a 2001 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FB51 AEN, 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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FB51 AEN is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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