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FE51 TNL

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,385 mi
Last recorded198,385 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 TNL
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 198,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 191,908 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 183,505 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 177,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 171,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 165,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 160,576 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 160,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 154,913 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 154,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 149,170 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 149,170 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 148,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing low and nearside rear

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 139,091 miles

Chip in screen Zone A on 10mm

Damage to nearside front tyre inner side wall

Front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2008 119,928 miles

minor damage to nearside front door mirror

Pass 9 Aug 2007 103,829 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 103,829 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,885 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear tyres have nails in tread

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

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

Oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Rear pads starting to get low

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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FE51 TNL is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE51 TNL, 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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FE51 TNL is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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